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Definition intimate in British English

intimate adjective

adjective
/ˈɪntɪmət/
1

an intimate friend is someone who you know very well and like very much

Example

Only intimate friends were invited to their wedding.

Example

The magazine published intimate details of their affair.

Synonyms and related words
secret secretive surreptitious
3

an intimate place or situation is private and friendly and makes you feel relaxed and comfortable

Example

It's a small hotel with an intimate atmosphere.

Synonyms and related words
comfortable the warm intimate
4

an intimate relationship is a very close personal relationship, especially a sexual one

4.1

relating to sex or to a sexual relationship

Example

intimate contact

5

an intimate connection between two things is a very close connection between them

Example

Island communities commonly feel an intimate connection with the sea and with seafarers.

Synonyms and related words
connected related corresponding
Definition intimate in British English