intimate

intimate: in|ti|mate¹ [ˈıntımıt] adj

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1¦(restaurant/meal/place)¦

2¦(friends)¦

3 intimate knowledge of something

4¦(private)¦

5¦(sex)¦

6 intimate link/connection etc

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[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: intime 'intimate' (1600-1700), from Latin intimus; INTIMATE²]

1.) ¦(RESTAURANT/MEAL/PLACE)¦

private and friendly so that you feel comfortable

▪ the intimate atmosphere of a country pub

▪ an intimate meal for two

▪ The collection has been moved from its intimate setting to the British Museum.

2.) ¦(FRIENDS)¦

having an extremely close friendship

▪ an intimate friend of Picasso's

▪ an intimate relationship

▪ She's on intimate terms with important people in the government.

3.) intimate knowledge of sth

very detailed knowledge of something as a result of careful study or a lot of experience

▪ his intimate knowledge of the coal industry

4.) ¦(PRIVATE)¦

relating to very private or personal matters

▪ the publication of intimate details of their affair

5.) ¦(SEX)¦ formal

a)

relating to sex

▪ The virus can only be transmitted through intimate contact.

b) be intimate with sb

to have sex with someone

6.) intimate link/connection etc

a very close connection between two things

▪ the intimate connection between physical and mental health

>intimately adv

▪ The two aspects are intimately connected.

▪ I am intimately acquainted with the state of my bank account.

intimate ²

in|ti|mate² [ˈıntımeıt] v [T] formal

[Date: 1500-1600; : Late Latin; Origin: , past participle of intimare 'to put in, announce', from Latin intimus 'furthest inside', from an unrecorded Latin interus; INTERIOR²]

to make people understand what you mean without saying it directly

intimate that

▪ He intimated, politely but firmly, that we were not welcome.

intimate sth to sb

▪ She had already intimated to me her wish to leave.

intimate ³

in|ti|mate³ [ˈıntımıt] n formal

a close personal friend

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intimate — [in′tə mət; ] for v. [, in′təmāt΄] adj. [altered (infl. by the v.) < earlier intime < Fr < L intimus, superl. of intus, within: see INTESTINE] 1. pertaining to the inmost character of a thing; fundamental [the intimate structure of the… … English World dictionary
Intimate — may refer to:* Intimate examination, a physical examination for medical purposes that includes examination of the breasts, genitalia, or rectum of a patient * Intimate ion pair, the interactions between a cation, anion and surrounding solvent… … Wikipedia
Intimate — In ti*mate, a. [Formerly intime, L. intimus, a superl. corresponding to the compar. interior: cf. F. intime. The form intimate is due to confusion with intimate, v. t. See {Interior}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Innermost; inward; internal; deep seated;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Intimate — In ti*mate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intimated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Intimating}.] [L. intimatus, p. p. of intimare to put, bring, drive, or press into, to announce, make known, from intimus the inmost. See {Intimate}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. To announce; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
intimate — [adj1] friendly, devoted affectionate, bosom, buddy buddy*, cherished, chummy*, close, clubby*, comfy, confidential, cozy, dear, dearest, faithful, fast, fond, loving, mellow, mix, near, nearest, next, nice, regular, roommate, snug, warm; concept … New thesaurus
intimate — Ⅰ. intimate [1] ► ADJECTIVE 1) closely acquainted; familiar. 2) private and personal. 3) euphemistic having a sexual relationship. 4) involving very close connection: an intimate involvement. 5) (of knowledge) detailed. 6) … English terms dictionary
intimate# — intimate vb *suggest, imply, hint, insinuate Analogous words: indicate, betoken, attest, bespeak: allude, advert, *refer Contrasted words: *express, voice, utter, vent, air: declare, *assert, affirm, aver, avouch, profess: *suppress, repress:… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Intimate — In ti*mate, n. An intimate friend or associate; a confidant. Gov. of the Tongue. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
intimate — I adjective allied, associated with, brotherly, close, closely acquainted, closely associated, confidential, confiding, coniunctus, consociated, faithful, familiar, familiaris, federate, fraternal, friendly, guarded, inmost, innermost, intimus,… … Law dictionary
intimate — intimates, intimating, intimated (The adjective and noun are pronounced [[t]ɪ̱ntɪmət[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]ɪ̱ntɪmeɪt[/t]].) 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n If you have an intimate friendship with someone, you know them very well and like them … English dictionary

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