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intimate

Definition for intimate

adjective as in friendly, devoted

noun as in a close friend; familiar person

Strongest matches

confidant, confidante

Weak match

bosom buddy

verb as in suggest; tip off

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Example Sentences

The Strange Social History of Our Most Intimate Institution.

Literature in the 14th century, Strohm points out, was an intimate, interactive affair.

She suggested that Gregory stack newspapers on his desk to give the set an intimate, coffeehouse feel.

But my favorites, and by far the most intimate photos at the gallery, are by Jimmy Steinfeld.

It offers keen insights into Hitch's craft while painting an intimate and unsentimental picture of the man behind the camera.

They were still talking of the poem and the music, exchanging intimate thoughts in the language he could not understand.

Besides, these are only a few intimate friends who have assembled to celebrate my daughter's fte-day.

Your most intimate friend arrived in Paris, and you choose the next day to make a little tour!

When the service was over, they walked leisurely homeward, and their conversation became more intimate.

Our friendship was close and intimate, such as is formed in the warmth of youth and which the grave alone dissolves.

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On this page you'll find 237 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to intimate, such as: affectionate, confidential, cozy, loving, warm, and bosom.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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