intimacy
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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

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