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intimacy
noun in·ti·ma·cy \ˈin-tə-mə-sē\
plural in·ti·ma·cies
Definition of INTIMACY
1
: the state of being intimate : familiarity
2
: something of a personal or private nature
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First Known Use of INTIMACY
1641
Related to INTIMACY
- Synonyms
- belonging, chumminess, closeness, inseparability, familiarity, nearness
- Antonyms
- distance
INTIMACIES Defined for Kids
intimacy
noun in·ti·ma·cy \ˈin-tə-mə-sē\
plural in·ti·ma·cies
Definition of INTIMACY for Kids
1
: a state marked by emotional closeness <the intimacy of old friends>
2
: a quality suggesting closeness or warmth <the cafe's intimacy>
3
: something that is very personal or private <They shared little intimacies in their letters.>
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