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Intimacy is defined as mental, emotional or physical closeness such as a personal remark, a warm and familiar setting, or detailed knowledge about a subject.

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The close relationship you have with your spouse when you can share everything is an example of intimacy.
Sexual relations are an example of intimacy.
A remark to your friend about the very personal nature of her life or marriage is an example of an intimacy.
A warm, cozy restaurant with quiet tables where you sit close to your dinner guests is an example of a restaurant that offers intimacy.

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See intimacy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. intimacies

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

See intimacy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. in·ti·ma·cies

The condition of being intimate.
An instance of being intimate.

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