adjective
- pertaining to the inmost character of a thing; fundamental: the intimate structure of the atom
- most private or personal: his intimate feelings
- closely acquainted or associated; very familiar: an intimate friend
- promoting a feeling of privacy, coziness, romance, etc.: an intimate nightclub
- resulting from careful study or investigation; thorough: an intimate knowledge of French
- very close: intimate acquaintance with the facts
- having illicit sexual relations: a euphemism
Origin:
altered (infl. by the v.) < earlier intime < Fr < L intimus, superl. of intus, within: see intestine
noun
an intimate friend or companion
transitive verb intimated, intimating
- Archaic to make known formally; announce
- to make known indirectly; hint or imply
Origin:
< L intimatus, pp. of intimare, to announce < intimus