intimate

/ˈɪntɪmət/

/ˈɪnəmət/, /ˈɪntəˌmeɪt/, /ˈɪntəmət/

intimate

(of people) having a very close relationship

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

synonyms : cozy

concerning things deeply private and personal

synonyms : private

having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

synonyms : familiar

thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

innermost or essential

synonyms : inner

used euphemistically to refer to the genitals

involved in a sexual relationship

synonyms : sexual

to intimate

MAIN VERB

give to understand

synonyms : adumbrate

to indirectly state something

synonyms : suggest

Intimate

someone to whom private matters are confided

synonyms : confidant

Examples

1. The jazz musician's tour includes a mix of large concerts and intimate performances.

2. Never one to hesitate before shaking the plum tree for himself or his intimates.

3. Amanda and George went on a date, and things started to get more intimate.

4. The restaurant had a cozy, intimate setting that was perfect for our date.