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
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
The hardware is built for intimacy, pairing a soft exterior with full-body sensors that react to a user’s touch on its head or neck.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Research has consistently shown that heterosexual women are more comfortable with homosexuality than heterosexual men, whose acceptance drops sharply when intimacy involves other men.
—Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
January challenges you to confront vulnerability around trust, intimacy and your sense if belonging.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Dark tones heighten drama and intimacy, while lighter colors make the space feel calm and cohesive.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intimacy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Research has consistently shown that heterosexual women are more comfortable with homosexuality than heterosexual men, whose acceptance drops sharply when intimacy involves other men.
—Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
January challenges you to confront vulnerability around trust, intimacy and your sense if belonging.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Dark tones heighten drama and intimacy, while lighter colors make the space feel calm and cohesive.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intimacy
Cite this Entry
“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share