intimate — having a close personal relationship; very familiar
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a close personal relationship; very familiar
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntɪmət/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's intimate lighting made every couple look like they were on a romantic movie date.
- She has an intimate understanding of the stock market after losing money for ten years.
- The CEO intimated that the company would expand internationally next year.
intimate
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪntɪmət/]
having a close personal relationship; very familiar
Two close friends share an intimate moment over candlelight, whispering secrets no one else hears.
Our intimate bond is the ultimate treasure - no one can estimate its true value!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intimatus', the past participle of 'intimare', meaning 'to make known' or 'to announce'. The root 'intimus' means 'innermost' or 'inmost', derived from 'in-' (in) combined with a superlative form.
Breakdown
in- (in/inner) + -timus (innermost/inmost) + -ate (verb suffix) = intimate (to make inner/familiar)
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📝Examples
“The restaurant's intimate lighting made every couple look like they were on a romantic movie date.”
“She has an intimate understanding of the stock market after losing money for ten years.”
“The CEO intimated that the company would expand internationally next year.”
“They shared intimate conversations about their dreams and fears.”
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