inquaintance Definition
a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
Using inquaintance: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inquaintance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I met him at a party, but he's just an inquaintance.
Example
She has many inquaintances from her time working in the city.
Example
I don't know him well, he's just an inquaintance of mine.
inquaintance Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for inquaintance
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Summary: inquaintance in Brief
'Inquaintance' [ɪnˈkweɪntəns] refers to a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend. It is often used to describe someone you have met briefly or have a passing familiarity with. Examples include 'I met him at a party, but he's just an inquaintance,' and 'She has many inquaintances from her time working in the city.'
