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Adjective
/ˈintəmit/,
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Closely acquainted; familiar, close,
  1. Closely acquainted; familiar, close
    • - intimate friends
    • - they are on intimate terms
  2. (of a place or setting) Having or creating an informal friendly atmosphere
    • - an intimate little Italian restaurant
  3. Used euphemistically to indicate that a couple is having a sexual relationship
    • - he was sickened by the thought of others having been intimate with her
  4. Involving very close connection
    • - their intimate involvement with their community
  5. Private and personal
    • - going into intimate details of his sexual encounters
    • - intimate correspondence
  6. Used euphemistically to refer to a person's genitals
    • - touching her in the most intimate places
  7. (of knowledge) Detailed; thorough
    • - an intimate knowledge of the software
Verb
  1. Imply or hint
    • - he had already intimated that he might not be able to continue
  2. State or make known
    • - Mr. Hutchison has intimated his decision to retire
Noun
  1. A very close friend
    • - his circle of intimates
  1. marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity; "intimate friend"; "intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles" - V.L. Parrington
  2. confidant: someone to whom private matters are confided
  3. give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his wife"
  4. cozy: having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere; "had a cozy chat"; "a relaxed informal manner"; "an intimate cocktail lounge"; "the small room was cozy and intimate"
  5. suggest: imply as a possibility; "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"
  6. familiar: having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship; "on familiar terms"; "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"
  7. involved in a sexual relationship; "the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife"; "she had been intimate with many men"; "he touched her intimate parts"
  8. inner: innermost or essential; "the inner logic of Cubism"; "the internal contradictions of the theory"; "the intimate structure of matter"
  9. thoroughly acquainted through study or experience; "this girl, so intimate with nature"-W.H.Hudson; "knowledgeable about the technique of painting"- Herbert Read
  10. (intimately) closely: in a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned"
  11. Intimate is the debut album by Australian actress and singer Toni Pearen. Recorded throughout 1992 to 1993 and released in 1994, the album spawned two top ten singles and a third top forty single. ...
  12. (Intimacy) An intimate relationship is a particularly close interpersonal relationship. It can be defined by these characteristics: enduring behavioral interdependence, repeated interactions, emotional attachment, and need fulfillment.
  13. (Intimacy (Bloc Party)) Intimacy is the third studio album by British indie rock band Bloc Party. It was recorded in two weeks at several locations in London and Kent during 2008 and was produced by Paul Epworth and Jacknife Lee. ...
  14. (Intimacy (Bruce Roberts album)) Intimacy is the name of an album released by Bruce Roberts in 1995. It featured musical and vocal contributions by many notable artists.
  15. (Intimacy (film)) Intimacy is a 2001 film directed by Patrice Chereau, starring Mark Rylance and Kerry Fox.
  16. (Intimacy (Jody Watley album)) Intimacy is the fourth studio album by American pop singer Jody Watley, released in 1993 (see 1993 in music).
  17. A very close friend; Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store; To suggest or disclose discreetly; Closely acquainted; familiar; Of or involved in a sexual relationship; Personal, private
  18. (intimacy) feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, not necessarily involving sexuality
  19. (Intimacy (22 words or phrases, e.g., trust, friendship, confide)) comprises of words that portray and measure different facets of small group privacy. ...
  20. (Intimacy) Being physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spirituality present with another person...at an energetic level. It can be distinctly felt.
  21. (Intimacy) Commitment to exclusive sexual intimacy is treated with dignity, considered honorable and undefiled (Heb 13:4). Mutual consent is required for any temporal abstinence from sexual relations (1 Cor 7:1-5). ...
  22. (Intimacy) The warm, close, caring aspect of a romantic relationship.
  23. (Intimacy) a relation into which fools are providentially drawn for their mutual destruction.
  24. (Intimacy) feeling comfortable and safe to be in close contact with another person
  25. (Intimacy) is the basis of friendship and one of the bases of love. It may take several forms. The main ones are emotional intimacy and physical intimacy.