intimate
/ˈɪntɪmət/
adjective
- Having a very close, familiar, and affectionate relationship.
- They have been intimate friends since childhood.
- She shared her secret only with her most intimate companions.
- The small group of coworkers developed an intimate bond over the years.
- Private and personal; involving very personal matters.
- He wrote an intimate diary entry about his fears.
- The interview revealed intimate details of her life.
- They had an intimate conversation in the quiet corner of the café.
- (of a place or setting) Small, cozy, and creating a sense of closeness or privacy.
- They held the wedding in an intimate garden ceremony.
- The café is intimate and perfect for a quiet chat.
- The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere with only ten tables.
- Very close and detailed; thorough.
- She has an intimate understanding of the local culture.
- His intimate familiarity with the software made him the go‑to expert.
- The detective had an intimate knowledge of the case.
verb
- To suggest or hint at something subtly or indirectly.
- He intimated that he might be leaving the company soon.
- She intimated that she knew more than she was telling.
- The manager intimated her disapproval without saying it directly.
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