1. A casual, informal manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of close relationships or everyday conversation
The author used a familiar style to make the self-help book more relatable to readers.
O autor usou um estilo familiar para tornar o livro de autoajuda mais acessível aos leitores.
2. In linguistics, the use of informal pronouns, vocabulary, and grammar patterns typical of intimate or friendly discourse
Portuguese distinguishes between formal and familiar styles in second-person address.
O português distingue entre estilos formal e familiar no tratamento da segunda pessoa.