🌹intimate

adjective
/ˈɪntɪmət/

Meaning

Closely acquainted; very familiar and personal.
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

Example Sentences

They shared an intimate dinner by candlelight.

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.

Example Expressions

intimate knowledge

Synonyms

close, familiar, personal, confidential, warm, private
Entry 1
close, familiar, personal, confidential, warm
Entry 2
close, personal, private, familiar

Antonyms

distant, impersonal, formal, public, unfamiliar
Entry 1
distant, impersonal, formal
Entry 2
distant, formal, public, unfamiliar

Collocations

intimate relationship, intimate knowledge, intimate dinner, intimate friend, intimate atmosphere
Entry 1
intimate relationship, intimate knowledge, intimate dinner, intimate friend
Entry 2
intimate friend, intimate relationship, intimate knowledge, intimate atmosphere

More Example Sentences

Why was he your intimate?

Why was John your intimate friend?

What was the name of your most intimate friend?

What was the name of your most intimate friend in Boston?

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expressing approval or support; advantageous
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
producing the intended result; successful; functional
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