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

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

What is clear is their intense bond, the brash intimacy of people addicted to repartee and raised by liars. —Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026

Featuring Noah Kahan, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, Maggie Rogers, and several other special guests along for the ride, the journey captures the intimacy and camaraderie between all the performers both onstage and off. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026

Emotions, intimacy or even financial matters could feel a little tangled right now. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

For Melton, the experience of watching the show is almost intrusive in its intimacy. —Ryan Brennan april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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