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intimacy Definition

in·ti·macy (in′tə mə sē)

noun pl. -·cies

  1. the state or fact of being intimate; intimate association; familiarity
    1. an intimate act
    2. illicit sexual intercourse: a euphemism

intimacy Synonyms

intimacy

n.

closeness, familiarity, confidence; see affection 1, familiarity 2, friendship 1.

intimacy Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • hotel: The Abbey combines the intimacy of a luxury townhouse hotel with the historic charm of a listed building.
  • relationship: The following verses make the intimacy of the relationship even plainer.
  • life: This occurs through the grafting of the redeemed on to Christ and their admission into the intimacy of the Trinitarian life.
  • contact: Contact structures and intimacy of contact differ between the two layers, which is an important insight from her paper.
  • room: Enjoy the warmth and intimacy of the cozy living room with its blazing log fire; the adjoining dining room overlooks the garden.
  • service: The smaller than usual number or rooms for a conference location ensures a high standard and intimacy of service.

Converse of object

  • prefer: On the other hand, you may prefer the intimacy of the smaller company.
  • combine: The Abbey combines the intimacy of a luxury townhouse hotel with the historic charm of a listed building.
  • enjoy: In winter enjoy the intimacy of our house, for up to 80 people.
  • retain: The first bedroom retains the intimacy of the original cottage with the comfort of modern living.
  • achieve: The Sea and Cake have achieved an intimacy with digital recording beyond the reach of most others.
  • seek: Rati: literally, sensual pleasure where a man seeks sensual intimacy within legitimate bounds.

Adjective modifier

  • psychoneural: To pass on to another constraint, the view we now have evidently does not conflict with psychoneural intimacy.
  • sexual: What is right for you is the level of sexual intimacy with which you feel comfortable.
  • emotional: In order for women to desire sex, there needs to be healthy emotional intimacy.
  • intense: Designed as a chamber production for unusual spaces, this production has thrilled audiences around the country with its intense intimacy.
  • physical: Here are a few things you can plan to do at home together: Physical intimacy?
  • deep: Here are some keys to unlock the mystery of deeper intimacy.

Noun used with modifier

  • customer: Thatâs where working with MSN can make the difference: by bringing your clients closer to their audiences and developing unparalleled customer intimacy.
  • small-ship: Caribbean luxury cruise d'souza columnist michelle small-ship intimacy with the most popular.
intimacy Quotes

   You are ordered abroad as a soldier of the King to help our French comrades against the invasion of a common enemy† In this new experience you may find temptations both in wine and women.You must entirely resist both temptations, and while treating all women with perfect courtesy, you should avoid any intimacy.Do your duty bravely. Fear God. Honour the King.

—Herbert, 1st Earl

It is not time or opportunity that is to determine intimacy; it is disposition alone. Seven years would be insufficient to make some people acquainted with each other, and seven days are more than enough for others.

—Austen,Jane

The cliche¤   of whites being ignorant of blacks was not only true, but understandable.Oh, but we knew them with the intimacy of a surgeon's scalpel.

—Angelou, Maya originally MayaJohnson

I have sat by night beside a cold lake And touched things smoother than moonlight on still water, But the moon on this cloud sea is not human, And here is no shore, no intimacy, Only the start of space, the road to suns.

—Scott, F(rancis) R(eginald)