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| in·ti·mate [ íntəmət ] |
adjective |
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1. close: having, involving, or resulting from a close personal relationship
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2. cozy: quiet and private or secluded, enabling people to feel relaxed with each other
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3. private and personal: so private and personal as to be kept secret or discussed only with a close friend or relative
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4. sexual: involving or having a sexual relationship
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often used euphemistically
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5. closely connected: very close because of the influence of one thing on another
  the intimate connection between power and corruption
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6. thorough: very great and detailed as a result of extensive study or close experience
an intimate knowledge of the workings of government
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7. worn next to skin: intended to be worn next to the skin or in a private setting
intimate apparel
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8. innermost: relating to or involving the innermost nature of something
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noun (plural in·ti·mates) |
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close friend: a close personal friend
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| [Early 17th century. < late Latin intimatus, past participle of intimare (see intimate2)] |
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| in·ti·mate·ly adverb |
| in·ti·mate·ness noun |
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