intimate

/ɪnˈtɪmɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a close, personal relationship with someone or something; having a detailed or confidential knowledge of something

“She had an intimate understanding of the company’s financial situation.”

2. noun

a close, personal relationship between two people; a private or confidential piece of information

“They had a romantic intimate relationship that lasted for years.”

3. verb

to make something private or confidential; to engage in a romantic or physical activity

“The couple decided to intimate each other with a romantic dinner.”

Synonyms

  • close
  • confidential
  • personal
  • private
  • romantic

Antonyms

  • disconnected
  • distant
  • estranged
  • public