intimate
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4.2
- adjective
- /ˈɪntɪmət/
:
íntimo
- This is an intimate setting.
- an intimate space
- a small, intimate space
- private and intimate
It's much more intimate and there are no lines.
- It's much more intimate and there are no lines.
- You're having this semi intimate experience with a bunch of strangers.
- It's got to help you feel closer, more intimate, more connected.
- So it was a really intimate like parade or a ceremony.
- The goal is to have an intimate conversation.
- It's designed to be an intimate program.
- It already kind of feels like an intimate story, but not intimate in a way that's small.
- And we can make that, you know, that intimate time mean a little bit more, I think.
- Well, maybe we can make this more intimate.
Examples
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It's much more intimate and there are no lines.
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The goal is to have an intimate conversation.
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It's meant to be an intimate, safe little bubble for you.
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Our child's emotional well-being is built on this intimate dance of communication.
Academic text (2011) -
Each focus group was composed of 6-8 students to allow for intimate discussion.
Academic text (2015) -
Burlington residents say the area remains intimate enough that everyone knows everyone else's business.
Academic text (1999) -
The cozy café has an intimate atmosphere that makes it perfect for quiet conversations.
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They hosted an intimate dinner party with close friends and family.
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The artist created a series of intimate portraits that revealed the subjects' emotions.
Synonyms
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1.3
Having a strong friendly relationship with someone
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1.6
Warm and comfortable in a small friendly place
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3.5
A place or atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed and welcome
A warm, comfortable place that makes people feel welcome and relaxed
Antonyms
Compounds
How Intimate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Intimate comes from the Latin root intimus, meaning 'inmost' or 'within'. A place that feels 'inside' and private makes people close, so an intimate atmosphere is warm, small, and friendly.