intimate (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntəmət/

Definition

Closely acquainted; familiar, private, and personal.

Examples

• They have an intimate knowledge of the local area.

• The two leaders have an intimate friendship.

• He was very intimate with his colleagues.

How to Use intimate

intimate with (prepositional phrase)

Having a close personal relationship or familiarity with someone or something. — "He was very intimate with his colleagues."

intimate knowledge of (collocation)

A deep and detailed understanding of a subject. — "She has an intimate knowledge of the local flora and fauna."

Synonyms of intimate

Words with a similar meaning to intimate:

• close
• familiar
• personal
• confidential
• private

Antonyms of intimate

Words with the opposite meaning to intimate:

• distant
• public
• formal

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