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

Quiet Storm’s field recordings, artful documents of the intimacies of Black life, offer some of the most compelling moments on the album. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026

There’s the menagerie of found object ephemera that provides a sense of intimacy and personality (look for the wild bit of art hanging in the spa entrance). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

In 2023, Penn Badgley had opened up about his request to have no more intimacy scenes ahead of You season four. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

This makes Chieri’s moments of intimacy stand out all the more, as warmth returns in scenes with long-time friend Yuki and new friend Shoya. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 12 Oct. 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