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intimate

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/noun, verb, adjective3 syllables

Intimate means: having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere.

Synonyms for intimate28

noun, as in someone to whom private matters are confided

confidant

verb, as in give to understand

adumbrate, insinuate

verb, as in imply as a possibility

suggest

adjective, as in having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

cozy, informal, cosy, friendly

adjective, as in innermost or essential

inner, internal, intrinsic, intrinsical

adjective, as in thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

knowledgeable, versed, experienced, experient

adjective, as in concerning things deeply private and personal

private, personal

adjective, as in having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

familiar, close

adjective, as in involved in a sexual relationship

sexual, sexy

adjective, as in marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

close

adjective, as in used euphemistically to refer to the genitals

sexual

also used for intimate

thick, bosom buddy, bosom friend, cater-cousin, intimate apparel, hint

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What does intimate mean?11

adjective

1

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere“had a cozy chat”

2

innermost or essential“the inner logic of Cubism”

3

thoroughly acquainted through study or experience“this girl, so intimate with nature”

4

concerning things deeply private and personal“intimate correspondence”

5

having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship“on familiar terms”

6

involved in a sexual relationship“the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife”

7

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity“intimate friend”

8

used euphemistically to refer to the genitals“he touched her intimate parts”

verb

1

give to understand“I insinuated that I did not like his wife”

2

imply as a possibility“The evidence suggests a need for more clarification”

noun

1

someone to whom private matters are confided

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Intimate in a sentence

  • After the murder, they had an intimate conversation.unknown
  • After menopause, women still want intercourse, but it becomes more intimate.fekundulo
  • That topic is too intimate to share with casual acquaintances.shekitten
  • Santiago was having an intimate moment with one of the new girls.Amastan
  • The two boys became intimate friends at the camp.unknown
  • My acquaintance introduced me to his intimate fellows.unknown
  • Why can't shape be an intimate attribute of matter?sacredceltic
  • It's a unique way to bond and share intimate aspects of yourselves.Ahha

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Forms of intimate

as a noun

plural
intimates

as a verb

past tense
intimated
present participle
intimating
third-person singular
intimates
past participle
intimated