INTIMATE
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
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Definition
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
noun
- A very close friend.“Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing.”
- (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.“You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs.”
verb
- To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.“He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.”
- To notify.“I will intimate you when the details are available.”
adjective
- Closely acquainted; familiar.“He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for.”
- Of or involved in a sexual relationship.“She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband.”
- Personal; private.“an intimate setting”
- Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: INTIMATE-D INTIMATE-R INTIMATE-S
