Intimate — synonyms, definition

1. intimate (a)

absorbed absorbing amiable amicable arcane attached bosom chatty cherished chummy classified close cogent comfortable confidential darling dear deep deep-rooted deep-seated • • •

2. intimate (Noun)

adherent associate buddy chum companion confidant confidante crony familiar friend mentor pal

intimate (Noun) — Someone to whom private matters are confided.

friend confidante repository secretary

3. intimate (Verb)

adumbrate allude to clue connote denote foreshadow hint hint at imply import indicate infer insinuate mention prompt refer to signify suggest

intimate (Verb) — Give to understand. ex. "I intimated that I did not like his wife"

intimate (Verb) — Imply as a possibility. ex. "The evidence intimates a need for more clarification"

hint imply suggest make out

4. intimate (US)

incorrupt responsible trusted

5. intimate (Adjective)

cosy cozy knowledgable knowledgeable sexual versed

intimate (Adjective) — Marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity. ex. "intimate friend" ex. "intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles"

intimate (Adjective) — Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere. ex. "an intimate cocktail lounge" ex. "the small room was cosy and intimate"

intimate (Adjective) — Having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship. ex. "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"

intimate (Adjective) — Involved in a sexual relationship. ex. "the intimate relations between husband and wife" ex. "she had been intimate with many men" ex. "he touched her intimate parts"

intimate (Adjective) — Innermost or essential. ex. "the intimate structure of matter"

intimate (Adjective) — Thoroughly acquainted through study or experience. ex. "this girl, so intimate with nature"