Definitions

familiarity

[fuh-mil-ee-ar-i-tee, -mil-yar-] / fəˌmɪl iˈær ɪ ti, -mɪlˈyær- /

NOUN

friendliness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boldness closeness freshness intimacy

STRONG

acquaintance acquaintanceship ease fellowship forwardness freedom friendship informality liberty naturalness openness presumption sociability unceremoniousness

Antonyms

STRONG

difficulty imprisonment incarceration restraint restriction

WEAK

aloofness cool distance frigidity ignorance reserve unfamiliarity unfriendliness

NOUN

knowledgeableness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awareness knowledge sense understanding

STRONG

acquaintance cognition comprehension experience feel grasp

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

STRONG

misunderstanding

WEAK

aloofness cool distance frigidity reserve unfamiliarity unfriendliness

Example Sentences

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Most of all, however, England are hoping familiarity brings an upturn in fortunes.

From BBC

"I had so much anxiety posting it, but the support and the familiarity from other people towards that was crazy," says Salmon.

From BBC

As the industry grows, “creating familiarity with the process helps drive that risk down,” said Pasricha.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t think people need more. I think what they’re reaching for is familiarity, humor and moments of comfort.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“I came here because of the familiarity. I came here because of Drake,” Vrabel said earlier this season.

From The Wall Street Journal