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intimate (1)

in·ti·mate [ íntəmət ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. close: having, involving, or resulting from a close personal relationship

2. cozy: quiet and private or secluded, enabling people to feel relaxed with each other

3. private and personal: so private and personal as to be kept secret or discussed only with a close friend or relative

4. sexual: involving or having a sexual relationship ( often used euphemistically )

5. closely connected: very close because of the influence of one thing on another
the intimate connection between power and corruption

6. thorough: very great and detailed as a result of extensive study or close experience
an intimate knowledge of the workings of government

7. worn next to skin: intended to be worn next to the skin or in a private setting
intimate apparel

8. innermost: relating to or involving the innermost nature of something



noun  (plural in·ti·mates)
Definition:
 
close friend: a close personal friend

[Early 17th century. < late Latin intimatus, past participle of intimare (see intimate2)]

in·ti·mate·ly adverb
in·ti·mate·ness noun
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