plural intimacies
1
: an intimate quality or state: such as
a
: emotional warmth and closeness
the intimacy of old friends
the intimacy of their relationship
a fear of intimacy
He felt he achieved a certain intimacy with her.
b
: a quality that suggests informal warmth or closeness
The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.
2
: sexual relations
sexual/physical intimacy
3
: something that is very personal and private
—usually plural
They shared intimacies about their private lives.
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/intimacy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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