Definition of Intimate
Intimate
in·ti·mate


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
very close or familiar with someone or something, very well-acquainted or -connected;

e.g. They have been intimate friends since they were children.

(adjective)
warm, friendly, and informal in atmosphere while also suggesting privacy;

e.g. They met at an intimate coffee house.

(adjective)
personal or private in nature;

e.g. When his diary was stolen, the intimate secrets of his life were revealed.

(adjective)
(euphemistic) engaged in a sexual relationship with each other;

e.g. They have been in an intimate relationship for some months now.

(verb)
to hint, suggest, or imply something, or to state it or make it known outright;

e.g. Her comments intimate that she was already aware of this. He plans to intimate his intention to resign this afternoon.





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