Definition of intimate - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
relationshipclosely acquainted or familiar with someone
- They have been intimate friends for years.
2.
privacydeeply personal or private
- She shared intimate details of her life.
3.
knowledgeRare having a deep or detailed knowledgeRare
- He has an intimate understanding of the subject.
4.
atmosphereRare having a warm or friendly atmosphereRare
- The restaurant has an intimate setting.
Noun
1.
friendshipclose personal friend
- She shared her secrets only with her intimates..
2.
clothingRare women's underwear or sleepwearRare
- The store has a section for intimates.
Verb
indirect suggestionsuggest something in a gentle or indirect way
- She intimated her concerns without saying them outright.
Expressions with intimate
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have a very close and personal relationship with someone
She is on intimate terms with her boss.
share a deep emotional connection with someone
They became intimate friends over the summer.
part of the body that is private
She felt uncomfortable when someone invaded her intimate area.
private meeting between close individuals
They had an intimate encounter to discuss their future.
small, private social event
They hosted an intimate gathering for close friends.
areas of the body associated with sexual organs
The doctor explained the importance of cleaning intimate parts.
women's underwear worn for comfort or fashion
She bought new intimate apparel for the trip.
close emotional connection between people
Their intimate relations grew stronger over time.
cleaning and care of the private areas of the body
Good intimate hygiene is important for comfort and to prevent irritation.
abuse occurring in a close relationship
She sought help to escape intimate partner violence.
Origin of intimate
Latin, intimare (make known)
Terms with intimate included in their meaning
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intimacy
closely connected or intimate with someone
romantic link
intimate or romantic connection between two people
personal bond
in a manner that is intimate or personal
emotional proximity
more intimate or personal in relationship
romance
related to physical attraction or intimate feelings
term of address
friendly or intimate term for a woman
privacy
in a private or intimate setting
intimate dance
perform an intimate dance to entice a partner
privacy
find a private place for intimate activities
private conversation
start talking about private or intimate matters
intimacy
involving privacy or intimate moments
relationship
lacking experience in intimate relationships
intimate conversation
intimate conversations between partners in bed
rumor-filled
characterized by rumors or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature
emotional connection
most intimate or emotionally connected
intimate behavior
sexual activity with someone of the same sex
private sharing
intimate details or information shared with someone
intimate
kiss or cuddle passionately
faith vow
unmarried, choosing to avoid intimate relations, often for spiritual reasons
intimate association
in very close or intimate association
intimacy
feeling of being intimate and belonging together
intimacy
state of being extremely friendly or intimate
most intimate
most personal or private
relationship
closely connected in an intimate relationship
Examples of intimate in a sentence
She shared an intimate moment with her sister. Their conversation was intimate and revealing. He wrote an intimate letter to his friend. Her intimate knowledge of the city made her an excellent tour guide. The book offers an intimate look at the artist's life. They enjoyed an intimate dinner by candlelight.
The room's intimate lighting set the mood. He invited only his intimates to the private dinner. Her intimates knew about her plans. She bought new intimates for the trip. Intimates are on sale this weekend. He intimated his refusal with a polite smile. The manager intimated changes would come next week.
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- French:intime, ami intime, ...
- German:vertraut, enger Freund, ...
- Italian:intimo, biancheria intima, ...
- Spanish:íntimo, amigo cercano, ...
- Portuguese:íntimo, amigo íntimo, ...
- Chinese:亲密的, 密友, ...
- Japanese:親しい, 親友, ...
- Arabic:حَمِيم, صَدِيق حَمِيم, ...
- Hebrew:קָרוֹב, יְדִיד קָרוֹב, ...
- Russian:близкий, близкий друг, ...
- Ukrainian:близький, близький друг, ...
- Hindi:घनिष्ठ, अंतरंग मित्र, ...
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