intimacy

in·ti·ma·cy

noun \ˈin-tə-mə-sē\

plural in·ti·ma·cies

Definition of INTIMACY

1

: the state of being intimate : familiarity

2

: something of a personal or private nature

Examples of INTIMACY

1. the intimacy of old friends
2. the intimacy of their relationship
3. He felt he achieved a certain intimacy with her.
4. The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.

First Known Use of INTIMACY

1641

Related to INTIMACY

Synonyms: belonging, chumminess, closeness, inseparability, familiarity, nearness

Antonyms: distance

Related Words: immediacy; affinity, kinship; commitment, devotedness, devotion; affection, attachment, fondness, love, passion; constancy, faithfulness, fidelity; amity, fellowship, friendship, goodwill; affability, conviviality, cordiality, geniality; mutuality; cliquishness, clubbiness

Near Antonyms: aloofness, coldness, coolness, remoteness, reserve

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