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

• 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

Why The Nest off-grid retreat lives up to its name The name The Nest was chosen for the sense of shelter, intimacy and belonging it conveys, themes that guided both the architecture and the experience. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Like the film that inspired it, the book circles intimacy, illusion, blondes and brunettes, the psychic architecture of Los Angeles. —Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025

Our libidos are also vulnerable to our overall mental health, life stressors, and the sense of intimacy in our relationships. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025

But Uranus, the ruler of this moon, is in your intimacy sector, reminding you that you’re allowed to create new definitions of home, love, and safety. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 3 Aug. 2025

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