Closeness

/klˈə‍ʊznəs/

/ˈkɫoʊsnɪs/

Closeness

the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance

synonyms : nearness

antonyms : farness

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

antonyms : openness

the quality of being close and poorly ventilated

synonyms : stuffiness

close or warm friendship

extreme stinginess

synonyms : meanness

a feeling of being intimate and belonging together

synonyms : intimacy

Examples

1. We want closeness.

2. It demonstrates closeness.

3. In this way, closeness acts as the opposite of loneliness and the antidote to its effects.

4. A first person story creates closeness between the reader and the narrator.