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