intimate
Meaning of intimate
- closely acquainted; familiar.
intimate friends
they are on intimate terms
- private and personal.
intimate details of his sexual encounters
- a very close friend.
his circle of intimates
early 17th century (as a noun): from late Latin intimatus, past participle of Latin intimare ‘impress, make familiar’, from intimus ‘inmost’.
verb- state or make known.
Mr Hutchison has intimated his decision to retire
early 16th century: (earlier (late Middle English) as intimation ) from late Latin intimat- ‘made known’, from the verb intimare (see intimate1).
Information about intimate
- The plural form of intimate is: intimates.
- Languages in which intimate is used:
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Hyphenation of intimate
in-ti-mate
- It consists of 3 syllables and 8 chars.
- intimate is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables
intimate synonyms
Meaning cozy:
Meaning familiar:
Meaning sexual:
Meaning inner:
Meaning knowledgeable:
Meaning confidant:
Meaning adumbrate:
Meaning suggest:
Meaning on very affectionate or intimate terms:
Meaning (of a friend) very close or intimate:
Meaning a thing that is helpful or beneficial:
Meaning regarded with deep affection:
Meaning protect and care for (someone) lovingly:
Meaning intended to be kept secret:
Meaning remaining loyal and steadfast:
Meaning occurring continuously over a period of time:
Meaning very loving or loyal:
Meaning moving or capable of moving at high speed:
Meaning steadfast and constant:
Meaning better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual:
Meaning on friendly terms; friendly:
Meaning having a close, friendly relationship:
Meaning of or concerning one's private life, relationships, and emotions rather than one's career or public life:
Meaning (of thoughts and feelings) not to be revealed to others:
Meaning not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others:
Meaning (of thoughts or feelings) most private and deeply felt:
Meaning innermost:
Meaning existing within the mind, soul, or spirit, and often not expressed:
Meaning extending far down from the top or surface:
Meaning with little or no light:
Meaning not expressed in speech; tacit:
Meaning not publicly announced, admitted, or acknowledged:
Meaning not revealed or made known publicly:
Meaning not expressed in words; unuttered:
Meaning a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others:
Meaning a close friend:
Meaning a friend:
Meaning a close friend or companion:
Meaning a person's assistant or close associate, especially one who has less authority than that person:
Meaning (often as a form of address) a man; a friend:
Meaning a thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship:
Meaning a friend or companion:
Meaning a person who removes dirt and waste, especially from mines or stables:
Meaning a fine white or translucent vitrified ceramic material:
Meaning a colleague or friend:
Meaning a filled or open sandwich:
Meaning a long white-fleshed gourd with green skin, which is eaten as a vegetable:
Meaning a friend, companion, or workmate (often used as a form of address):
Meaning an acquaintance from one's own town or neighbourhood, or from the same social background:
Meaning a young female acquaintance from one's own town or neighbourhood, or from the same social background:
Meaning a partner, assistant, or deputy:
Meaning make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention:
Meaning express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing:
Meaning announce officially or publicly:
Meaning make (information) known:
Meaning make (secret or new information) known:
Meaning make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others:
Meaning make known (private or sensitive information):
Meaning communicate information to someone in spoken or written words:
Meaning give (someone) facts or information; tell:
Meaning indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference:
Meaning point out; show:
Meaning convey information or instructions by means of a gesture, action, or sound:
Meaning share or exchange information, news, or ideas:
Meaning transport or carry to a place:
intimate antonyms
Meaning far away in space or time:
Translation of intimate
Words that rhyme with intimate
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