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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.

Synonyms

  • Familiarity
  • Closeness

Hypernyms

  • Friendliness

Meaning 2

A usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Affair
  • Liaison
  • Affaire
  • Amour
  • Involvement

Hypernyms

  • Sexual Relationship

Meaning 3

A feeling of being intimate and belonging together; "their closeness grew as the night wore on".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

  • Closeness

Hypernyms

  • Belonging

Hyponyms

  • Togetherness
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