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CLOSENESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Closeness.

Closeness - as a noun

A feeling of being intimate and belonging together

Example: "Their closeness grew as the night wore on"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intimacy15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belonging13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quality of being close and poorly ventilated

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stuffiness16

The spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance

Example: "The sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nearness8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distance11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secretiveness18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unsociability20unsociableness18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
openness10

Close or warm friendship

Example: "The absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
familiarity19intimacy15

Example Sentences

"The closeness between the siblings was evident in the way they always supported each other."
"The closeness of the group of friends made them feel like a second family."
"The closeness of the community was evident during times of crisis."
"The closeness of the relationship between the couple was reflected in their daily acts of affection."
"The closeness of the team members was crucial for their success in the tournament."
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Word Game Points

Is CLOSENESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, closeness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLOSENESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CLOSENESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, closeness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLOSENESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CLOSENESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, closeness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLOSENESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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