intimate

//ˈɪn.tɪ.mət//
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Adjective

intimateCanonical form
1

Having a close personal relationship; very familiar or private.

They have been intimate friends since childhood.

2

Relating to very private or personal matters.

She shared intimate details about her childhood.

3

Having a sexual relationship.

They became intimate after dating for several months.

4

Having a warm, cozy, or informal atmosphere.

We had dinner at an intimate little restaurant.

Noun

1

A very close friend or confidant.

She shared her secret only with her intimates.

Synonym

Verb

intimateInfinitive
intimatePresent tense
intimatedPast tense
intimatedPast participle
intimatingPresent participle
intimatesThird-person singular
1

To hint at or suggest something indirectly.

She intimated that she might resign from her position.

2

To make known formally or officially.

The company intimated its decision to close the factory.

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