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Intimacy
01
a deep and personal connection between individuals, often emotional or psychological
Examples
The intimacy between the two friends allowed them to share their deepest fears.
Therapy sessions helped build intimacy between the counselor and the client.
02
a sexual relationship that is typically secretive or considered illicit
Examples
The politician 's private intimacy with a staff member became public scandal.
Their intimacy was hidden from friends and family.
03
a sense of closeness and belonging between individuals or within a group
Examples
Team-building exercises increased intimacy among coworkers.
The club offered a sense of intimacy that larger organizations could not.
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