CEFR B2

intimate

adjective

Meaning

Closely acquainted; familiar. Also, relating to private, personal, or sexual matters.

Examples

They shared an intimate friendship that lasted for decades.
The journalist asked some very intimate questions about his personal life.

Synonyms: close, familiar, personal, private, confidential

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intimate (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntəmət/, /ɪnˈtɪmət/

Definition

Closely acquainted; familiar. Also, relating to private, personal, or sexual matters.

Examples

They shared an intimate friendship that lasted for decades.
The journalist asked some very intimate questions about his personal life.
The film depicted the intimate relationship between the two main characters.

How to Use intimate

intimate with (prepositional phrase): Having a close, familiar, or personal relationship with someone. — "He was intimately familiar with the workings of the company."
intimate knowledge of (collocation): Having a deep and detailed understanding of something. — "The guide had intimate knowledge of the local flora and fauna."
intimate X with Y (verb pattern): To make something known or suggest something indirectly, often by hinting. — "The report intimates a need for further investigation."

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