ultrafamiliar

adjective

ul·​tra·​fa·​mil·​iar ˌəl-trə-fə-ˈmil-yər How to pronounce ultrafamiliar (audio)
: extremely familiar: such as
a
: very frequently seen or experienced : very easily recognized
an ultrafamiliar name
b
: having a high degree of personal or intimate knowledge
McGinest is ultrafamiliar with the underdog approach, having honed it in New England.John Tomase

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ultrafamiliar was in 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Ultrafamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultrafamiliar. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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