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   In·ti·mate

   /ˈin(t)əmət/

   

   adjective

   • 1. closely acquainted; familiar, close: "intimate friends" Similar closebosomboondearcherishedfamiliarconfidentialfaithfulconstantdevotedfastfirmfavoritespecialinformal:chummypallyas thick as thievesOpposite distant
   • ▪ (of a place or setting) having or creating an informal friendly atmosphere: "an intimate little Italian restaurant" Similar friendlywarmwelcominghospitableharmoniousrelaxedinformaleasycozycomfortablesnugtête-à-têteinformal:comfyOpposite formalcold
   • ▪ involving very close connection: "their intimate involvement with their community"
   • ▪ (of knowledge) detailed or thorough: "an intimate knowledge of the software" Similar detailedthoroughexhaustivedeepin-depthprofoundexperiencedpersonalfirsthanddirectimmediateOpposite scant
   • 2. private and personal: "intimate details of his sexual encounters" Similar personalprivateconfidentialsecretinnermostinmostinnerinwarddeepdeepestdarkestdeep-seatedunspokenundeclaredundisclosedunvoiced
   • ▪ used euphemistically to indicate that a couple is having a sexual relationship: euphemistic "they plan to wait before becoming intimate with one another" Similar sexualcarnalamorousamatoryromanticformal:fornicatory

   noun

   • 1. a very close friend: "his circle of intimates"

   Word Origin early 17th century (as a noun): from late Latin intimatus, past participle of Latin intimare ‘impress, make familiar’, from intimus ‘inmost’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   adjective. associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend. Synonyms: dear. characterized by or involving warm friendship or a personally close or familiar association or feeling: an intimate greeting. very private; closely personal: one's intimate affairs. Synonyms: secret, confidential.

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   Intimate means being close. A small restaurant is called intimate because you're sitting close to the other people, and your best friends are considered your intimate friends. This adjective can mean very friendly, or very personal or private.

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   1. Characterized by close personal acquaintance or familiarity: intimate friends. 2. Relating to or indicative of one's deepest nature: intimate prayers. 3. Essential; innermost: the intimate structure of matter. 4. Marked by informality and privacy: an intimate nightclub. 5. Very personal; private: an intimate letter. 6.

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   2 days ago · [formal] They are to have an autumn wedding, an intimate of the couple confides. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If two people are in an intimate relationship, they are involved with each other in a loving or sexual way . I just won't discuss my intimate relationships. ...their intimate moments with their boyfriends.

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   4 days ago · intimately adverb. He did not feel he had gotten to know them intimately. 2. adjective. If two people are in an intimate relationship, they are involved with each other in a loving or sexual way. ...their intimate moments with their boyfriends. Synonyms: sexual, romantic, private, sexy More Synonyms of intimate.

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   adjective. associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend. characterized by or involving warm friendship or a personally close or familiar association or feeling: an intimate greeting. very private; closely personal: one's intimate affairs.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › intimateintimate | meaning of intimate in Longman Dictionary of...

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   intimate meaning, definition, what is intimate: private and friendly so that you feel co...: Learn more.