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closely acquainted<the little inside jokes that people who have long been familiar like to share>Synonymsbosom, chummy, close, friendly, intimate, thickRelated Wordsaffable, boon, companionable, convivial, cordial, genial, gracious, hearty; gregarious, sociable, social; comfortable, cozy, easy, snug; amicable, neighborly; confidential, secretive; affectionate, dear, devoted, fond, loving, warmNear Antonymsaloof, cold, cool, reserved, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawnAntonymsdistant
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having information especially as a result of study or experience<book editors who are familiar with what is being taught in the schools>Synonymsabreast, acquainted, conversant, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date, versedRelated Wordsaware, cognizant, conscious, heedful, mindfulPhrasesin the knowNear Antonymsunaware, unconscious, unmindful; blind, oblivious, unknowing, unwittingAntonymsignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed
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often observed or encountered<the woman and her pair of Welsh corgis were a familiar sight in the quiet neighborhood>— see common 1
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showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty<rather too familiar for a first-time guest in our home, the woman kept asking how much we paid for this or for that>— see presumptuous 1
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