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单词 familiarities
释义

familiarity

noun

fa·​mil·​iar·​i·​ty fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē How to pronounce familiarity (audio)
-ˈ(y)a-rə-;
-ˌmil-ˈyer-,
-ˌmil-ˈya-rə-
plural familiarities
1
a
: the quality or state of being familiar
b
: a state of close relationship : intimacy
2
a
: absence of ceremony : informality
b
: an unduly informal act or expression : impropriety
c
: a sexual liberty
3
: close acquaintance with something

Synonyms

  • belonging
  • chumminess
  • closeness
  • inseparability
  • intimacy
  • nearness
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Example Sentences

He spoke to everyone with the easy familiarity of an old friend. the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage
Recent Examples on the Web Although Alabama and Texas last played each other in 2010, there's some familiarity between the two squads. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The major shortcoming is that the story seems to rely on the audience’s familiarity with the novel. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2022 The Bulls can offer about $1.5 million more than the Celtics, and Gallinari did play for Bulls coach Billy Donovan during a stint with the Thunder, so there is familiarity there. Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022 In an age that favors—often demands—the constant reinvention of its pop stars, there is a reassuring familiarity to Florence Welch, front woman of Florence + the Machine. Olivia Marks, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2022 But there was a familiarity and almost an empowerment. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2022 There was a familiarity in his ways that moved me, giving me the feeling of belonging. Patricia Restrepo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2022 For many physicians, the main hurdle to AI adoption is familiarity and experience with the technology while minimizing risk to the patient and distraction to ensure the AI is going to help rather than hinder their clinical routine. Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022 But there is at least a little familiarity between the programs. Kyle Neddenriep, The Courier-Journal, 25 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

familiarity

noun

fa·​mil·​iar·​i·​ty fə-ˌmil-ˈyer-ə-tē How to pronounce familiarity (audio)
-ˌmil-ē-ˈer-
plural familiarities
1
: close friendship : intimacy
2
: good knowledge of something
His familiarity with the trail was a big advantage to us.
3
: informality

familiarities

noun

plural of familiarity
as in mistakes
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark placing his hand on my shoulder was just one familiarity by the car salesman that I did not appreciate

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • mistakes
  • blunders
  • improprieties
  • solecisms
  • indiscretions
  • errors
  • offences
  • gaffes
  • faux pas
  • discourtesies
  • gaffs
  • incivilities
  • offenses
  • miscues
  • missteps
  • oversights
  • misunderstandings
  • lapses
  • slipups
  • fumbles
  • misconceptions
  • flubs
  • misapprehensions
  • goofs
  • stumbles
  • misjudgments
  • miscalculations
  • misstatements
  • boners
  • howlers
  • slips
  • muffs
  • foul-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • gestures
  • courtesies
  • formalities
  • amenities
  • attentions
  • civilities
  • pleasantries
  • manners
  • mores
  • forms
  • proprieties
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