intimate

Meanings

• Adjective

  Relating to or involving matters that are private or personal.

  - "She shared intimate details about her life with her closest friends."
  - "The couple's intimate moment was captured on camera."
  - "Intimate conversations between lovers often reveal deep emotions."

• Noun

  Very close friends or associates.

  - "He considered his business partner to be an intimate."
  - "The two artists had been intimes since college."
  - "The intimate group of artists met regularly to discuss their work."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bosom buddy , bosom friend , cater-cousin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intimate
chintz , pintle , minty , pintsize

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Variants

List of all variants of intimate that leads to same result
intimate , intimately , intimateness , intimatenesses , intimates , intimated , intimater , intimaters , intimating , intimate with , be on intimate terms

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Etymology

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From the Latin intima, meaning 'inner,' 'interior.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'intimate' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'intimate' comes from the Latin word 'intima,' which means 'inner' or 'interior.'

3. Intimate relationships can help improve mental and physical health.

4. The term 'intimate partner violence' refers to violence between people who have a close relationship.

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Related Concepts

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1. Confidentiality: The concept of keeping private matters private is closely related to the idea of intimacy.

2. Emotional intimacy: A deep emotional connection between two people is a common definition of intimacy.

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Quotes

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1. The company would sit around after dinner in the lavishly plain living room or wander out to the pool for more "intimate" conversation …

   - Arthur Miller,{it}Timebends{/it},1987

2. When a little-known writer undertakes a manifesto—a statement, after all, of sober purpose and principle—it is likely also to be a cri de coeur, and its reasoned argument will derive from the "intimate" wounds of autobiography.

   - Cynthia Ozick,{it}Harper's{/it},April 2007

3. The dining room is plush and "intimate", set off by some of the most extravagant floral arrangements in the city.

   - Thomas Matthews,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},31 Mar. 2009

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'intimate' is often used to describe close relationships, particularly romantic ones. In art, it can refer to a style that emphasizes the emotional connection between the artist and the subject. In music, intimate performances can be those that are small and personal, allowing for a closer connection between the performer and the audience.

How to Memorize "intimate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a close-knit group of friends, huddled together in a circle, sharing stories and laughter. This is the essence of intimacy.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'intimate' as meaning 'close' or 'private.' Remember that it describes relationships or matters that are personal and not shared with everyone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inside Matters' to remember that intimacy refers to inner, private matters.

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