intimate1

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɪntɪmət/

adjective

  • 1closely acquainted; familiar: intimate friends they are on intimate terms
  • (of a place or setting) having a cosy and private or relaxed atmosphere: an intimate little Italian restaurant
  • involving very close connection: their intimate involvement with their community
  • (of knowledge) detailed or thorough: an intimate knowledge of the software
  • 2private and personal: going into intimate details of his sexual encounters
  • [predic.] euphemistic having a sexual relationship: he was sickened by the thought of others having been intimate with her

noun

  • a very close friend: his circle of intimates

Derivatives

intimately

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century (as a noun): from late Latin intimatus, past participle of Latin intimare 'impress, make familiar', from intimus 'inmost'