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There are 15 meanings of the word Intimate.

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Intimate - as a noun

Someone to whom private matters are confided

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Intimate - as an adjective satellite

Marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

Example: "Intimate friend"

Concerning things deeply private and personal

Example: "Intimate correspondence"

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Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

Example: "Had a cozy chat"

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Having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

Example: "On familiar terms"

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Used euphemistically to refer to the genitals

Example: "He touched her intimate parts"

Involved in a sexual relationship

Example: "The intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife"

Innermost or essential

Example: "The inner logic of cubism"

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Thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

Example: "This girl, so intimate with nature"

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Intimate - as a verb

Give to understand

Example: "I insinuated that i did not like his wife"

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Imply as a possibility

Example: "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"

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Intimate - as an adjective

Closely acquainted; familiar.

Example: "He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for."

Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

Example: "She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband."

Personal; private.

Example: "An intimate setting"

Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.

Example Sentences

"They have a very intimate relationship."
"We had an intimate dinner by candlelight."
"The couple shared an intimate moment."
"He revealed some intimate details about his personal life."
"They enjoyed an intimate conversation in a cozy coffee shop."
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Word Game Points

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

INTIMATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INTIMATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intimate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTIMATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is INTIMATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intimate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTIMATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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