Intimacy

/ˈɪntɪməsi/

/ˈɪntəməsi/

Intimacy

a deep and personal connection between individuals

synonyms : closeness

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

synonyms : affair

a sense of closeness and belonging between individuals or within a group

synonyms : closeness

Examples

1. Having built a strong emotional connection over time, John and Emily felt ready to go all the way and deepen their intimacy.

2. But also intimacy requires obscurity.

3. Small hugs can build intimacy.

4. They demand intimacy.