Antonyms for overfamiliarity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fuh-mil-ee-ar-i-tee, -mil-yar-
Phonetic Transcription : fəˌmɪl iˈær ɪ ti, -mɪlˈyær-


Definition of overfamiliarity

Origin :
  • c.1200, from Old French familiarite and directly from Latin familiaritatem (nominative familiaritas) "intimacy, friendship," from familiaris "friendly, intimate" (see familiar). Meaning "undue intimacy" is from late 14c. That of "close acquaintance" is from c.1600.
  • As in freedom : noun easy attitude

Synonyms for overfamiliarity

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