Intimate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Intimate is an adjective meaning Closely acquainted; familiar.
Meaning
Closely acquainted; familiar.
More Meanings
- Personal; private.
- (euphemistic) Pertaining to sex organs or underwear.
- (euphemistic) Pertaining to sexual acts or a sexual relationship.
- Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.
- Very finely mixed.
- A very close friend.
- (in the plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.
Example Sentences
an intimate friend
an intimate setting
She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband.
The candidate showed an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of politics.
Word Forms
- intimates
- intimating
- intimated
Synonyms for intimate
Depending on context, synonyms include thick, cater-cousin, hint, profound, intrinsic, sexy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include friendly, connected, familiar, personal, confidant, intrinsic.
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