familiar: meaning and definitions

Often encountered or seen. See Synonyms at common.

Having fair knowledge; acquainted: was familiar with those roads.

Of established friendship; intimate: on familiar terms.

Natural and unstudied; informal: lectured in a familiar style.

Taking undue liberties; presumptuous: Students should not be familiar toward an instructor.

Familial.

Domesticated; tame. Used of animals.

A close friend or associate.

An attendant spirit, often taking animal form.

One who performs domestic service in the household of a high official.

A person who frequents a place.