Word: Intimate

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɪmət/

Definitions

• Noun: A close friend or associate; a person with whom one shares a deep emotional connection or private information. Example: “They have been intimates since childhood.”
• Adj: Denoting a very close relationship or association; suggesting a high degree of familiarity or privacy. Example: “The couple shared intimate details about their lives.”
• Verb: (to intimate) To indicate subtly or suggest something indirectly; to communicate or convey privately or confidentially. Example: “She intimated her dissatisfaction with the proposal.”

Phrases

• Intimate knowledge: Deep understanding or familiarity with a subject or person.
• Intimate relationship: A close, personal, and typically romantic connection between two people.
• Be intimate with: To be closely acquainted with someone, often referring to sexual intimacy or deep emotional attachment.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Their intimate friendship had stood the test of time.”
• Adjective: “The restaurant provides an intimate setting for couples to enjoy dinner.”
• Verb: “Through his body language, he intimated that he was ready to leave.”

Synonyms

• Close (friend)
• Confidant
• Acquaintance (for noun use)
• Personal (for adjective use)
• Suggest (for verb use)
• Hint (for verb use)
• Indicate (for verb use)