Closeness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of being close and poorly ventilated.
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Meaning 2
A feeling of being intimate and belonging together; "their closeness grew as the night wore on".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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- Their physical closeness in the crowded elevator made her feel uneasy and claustrophobic.
- The family's closeness was evident in the way they all sat together on the couch, holding hands and laughing.
- As they walked side by side on the beach, their closeness grew with each passing step.
- The long-distance relationship had strained their closeness, but they made an effort to stay connected through regular video calls.
- The new couple's closeness was palpable, and their friends couldn't help but notice the way they gazed into each other's eyes.
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Meaning 3
Extreme stinginess.
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Meaning 4
Characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes).
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Meaning 5
The spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; "the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action".
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Meaning 6
Close or warm friendship; "the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.