intimate

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

noun

  1. 1

    A very close friend.

    “Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing.”
  2. 2

    (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

    “You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs.”

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

    “He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.”
  2. 2

    To notify.

    “I will intimate you when the details are available.”

adjective

  1. 1

    Closely acquainted; familiar.

    “He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for.”
  2. 2

    Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

    “She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband.”
  3. 3

    Personal; private.

    “an intimate setting”
  4. 4

    Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.

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