ETYM Latin conversans, p. pr. of conversari: cf. French conversant.
Closely acquainted; having deep knowledge.
(Usually followed by 'with') Well informed about; SYN. familiar.
ETYM Old Eng. familer, familier, French familier, from Latin familiaris, from familia family. Related to Family.
1. Within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary.
2. (Often followed by 'with') Well known or easily recognized.
3. Having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship; SYN. intimate.
4. Natural and unstudied; SYN. free-and-easy, casual.
5. Taking undue liberties; SYN. overfamiliar.
ETYM Formerly intime, Latin intimus, a superl. corresponding to the compar. interior: cf. French intime. The form intimate is due to confusion with intimate, v. t. Related to Interior.
1. Thoroughly acquainted with through study or experience; SYN. intimate with, knowledgeable, knowledgeable about.
2. Indicating knowledge of personal details that only a close confidant could have.
3. Involved in a sexual relationship; SYN. sexual.
4. Showing profound and detailed knowledge and understanding as from long study.
5. Closely interconnected or interrelated.