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Definitions

intimate

[in-tuh-mit] / ˈɪn tə mɪt /
ADJECTIVE
friendly, devoted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affectionate confidential cozy loving warm
STRONG
bosom cherished close dear dearest faithful fast mellow mix near nice regular roommate snug
WEAK
buddy-buddy chummy clubby comfy fond nearest next
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cold cool disliking
STRONG
away far imprecise inaccurate loose
WEAK
formal incompatible public unfriendly
ADJECTIVE
private, personal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confidential detailed firsthand in-depth penetrating profound visceral
STRONG
deep essential experienced guarded gut indwelling ingrained interior privy secret special trusted
WEAK
deep-seated elemental exhaustive immediate inborn inbred inherent inmost innate innermost internal intrinsic thorough uptight viscerous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
stupid
STRONG
aboveboard ignorant known open public revealed superficial unimportant
WEAK
cool formal incompatible unfriendly
NOUN
a close friend; familiar person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confidant confidante
STRONG
associate chum companion comrade crony familiar family lover mate pal
WEAK
bosom buddy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enemy foe
STRONG
opponent stranger
VERB
suggest; tip off
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affirm assert impart imply
STRONG
air allude announce aver avouch communicate connote declare expose express hint indicate infer insinuate leak profess remind spring state utter vent voice warn
WEAK
drop a hint let cat out of bag let it be known make known make noise spill the beans
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny
STRONG
be quiet bottle up conceal cover hide suppress withhold

Example Sentences

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Casual conversation with colleagues, or a failure to share intimate personal items like photos to build trust with victims, resulted in similar punishment.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

From design prototypes of its biggest products to early patents, Apple’s CEO gave us an intimate look at unseen items that help tell the story of 50 years of company history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The event was meant to be an intimate fan convention designed to offer fans closer access to the Barbie universe, a spokesperson for the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"Barbie Dream Fest was created as an intimate fan convention designed to foster meaningful connection, inspiration, and closer access to Barbie and her world. We will be providing full refunds to everyone who purchased tickets."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Miss Bingley told me,” said Jane, “that he never speaks much unless among his intimate acquaintance. With them he is remarkably agreeable.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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