intimacy

noun

in·​ti·​ma·​cy ˈin-tə-mə-sē 

plural intimacies

1

: the state of being intimate : familiarity

2

: something of a personal or private nature

see also:

intimacy coordinator

Synonyms of intimacy

• familiarity
• belonging
• kinship
• friendship
• love

Examples of intimacy in a Sentence

the intimacy of old friends

the intimacy of their relationship

He felt he achieved a certain intimacy with her.

The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.

Recent Examples on the Web

Opened on New Year’s Day in 1926, the hotel was expanded by famed society architect Maurice Fatio, who managed to maintain intimacy despite imposing a larger footprint. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

The real payoff of a sound bath date is a different kind of intimacy. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

But a pleasant, elegant note does not match the intimacy—the intentionality—of speaking. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026

While Telluride is prized for its intimacy and Toronto for its populist appeal, the value proposition for Venice has always been its star quality. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing intimacy

• intimacy coordinator

Kids Definition

intimacy

noun

in·​ti·​ma·​cy ˈint-ə-mə-sē 

plural intimacies

1

: the state of being intimate

2

: something of a personal or private nature

shared little intimacies in their letters