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Familiar

Fuh-MIH-lyur

/fʌˈmɪljɜːr/

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familiar

Dictionary meaning

Having mutual interests or affections.

Examples

  • A familiar figure.

Synonyms: intimate

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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