Intimacy (Noun)
Meaning 1
Close or warm friendship; "the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The shared struggles of their college years had created a deep intimacy between the two friends that only grew stronger with time.
- The cozy cabin in the woods fostered an atmosphere of intimacy among the group of friends, who spent their days hiking and nights sharing stories by the fire.
- As they sat together on the beach watching the sunset, the couple felt a sense of intimacy wash over them, as if the world had melted away and they were the only two people left.
- The small, family-owned restaurant had an intimacy to it, with the owners knowing every customer by name and the food feeling like a warm hug.
- The lack of formalities and titles in the office created an intimacy among colleagues, who felt comfortable sharing their ideas and collaborating on projects.
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Meaning 2
A usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
A feeling of being intimate and belonging together; "their closeness grew as the night wore on".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.