intimate
//ˈɪn.tɪ.mət//
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.
Antonym
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.