adjective
- having a very close personal relationship
- private and personal
- having a cozy, warm atmosphere
noun
- a very close friend
verb
- to suggest or hint at something indirectly
Usage: formal
Examples
- They have been intimate friends since childhood.
- She shared intimate details about her family life.
- The restaurant had an intimate atmosphere with dim lighting.
- He has an intimate knowledge of the city’s history.
- Only her closest intimates knew about her plans.
- The letter intimated that changes were coming.
- They enjoyed an intimate dinner for two.
- The interview revealed intimate aspects of the author’s writing process.