Sekirov Dictionary

intimate

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

adjective 6
noun 2
/ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ verb 2
forms 7

adjective6

•
(of people) knowing each other very well and sharing private thoughts
- He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for.
•
Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.
- The candidate showed an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of politics.
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(euphemistic) Pertaining to sex organs or underwear.
- Intimate apparel departments have separate sections for bras and panties; within those sections, our intimate apparel firm would have its bras displayed separately from its panties. — 2017
•
(euphemistic) Pertaining to sexual acts or a sexual relationship.
- She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband.
Personal; private.
•
Very finely mixed.
- Black powder consists of an intimate mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur.

noun2

•
A very close friend.
- Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing.
•
Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.
- You'll find bras and panties in the intimates section upstairs.

intimate

/ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/

verb2

•
To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
- He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.
•
(India) To notify.
- I will intimate you when the details are available.

forms

intimated · intimating · intimates · intimateth · more intimate · intimatest · most intimate

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