intimately — In a very close, personal, and detailed way; with deep familiarity, knowledge, or emotional connection.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a very close, personal, and detailed way; with deep familiarity, knowledge, or emotional connection.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntəmətli/
Example Sentences
- The chef knows his kitchen intimately - he can find salt with his eyes closed.
- Success and hard work are intimately linked.
- He intimately understood his cat's mood swings better than his girlfriend's.
intimately
ADVERB[/ˈɪntəmətli/]
In a very close, personal, and detailed way; with deep familiarity, knowledge, or emotional connection.
In a very close, personal, and detailed way; with deep familiarity, knowledge, or emotional connection.
To know intimately and ultimately, handle delicately!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intimus' meaning 'innermost' or 'deepest'. The word evolved to describe close relationships as if reaching into the deepest part of someone's heart or mind.
Breakdown
intim- (innermost, deepest) + -ate (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The chef knows his kitchen intimately - he can find salt with his eyes closed.”
“Success and hard work are intimately linked.”
“He intimately understood his cat's mood swings better than his girlfriend's.”
“The two companies are intimately involved in the new project.”
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