intimate

intimate¹ (ˈɪntɪmɪt)

Definitions

adjective

1. characterized by a close or warm personal relationship ⇒ an intimate friend
2. deeply personal, private, or secret
3. often postpositive foll bywith (euphemistic) having sexual relations (with)
4. 1. postpositive foll bywith having a deep or unusual knowledge (of)
   2. (of knowledge) deep; extensive
5. having a friendly, warm, or informal atmosphere ⇒ an intimate nightclub
6. of or relating to the essential part or nature of something; intrinsic
7. denoting the informal second person of verbs and pronouns in French and other languages

noun

8. a close friend

Derived Forms

ˈintimately adverb

ˈintimateness noun

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intimate, intimate sth vtr

(suggest, imply)

laisser entendre⇒ vtr