intimate

adjective C1

Meaning

The term "intimate" as an adjective refers to a close, personal, and often private relationship or connection between individuals, characterized by a deep understanding and emotional closeness that transcends superficial interactions, often implying a lev
💡 While "intimate" can refer to physical closeness, in academic contexts it is more commonly used to describe emotional or intellectual connections, and care should be taken to avoid conflating it with purely sexual connotations.

Example Sentences

The meeting provided an intimate setting for discussing sensitive topics .
The study revealed an intimate connection between language and cognition .
The team held an intimate meeting to discuss the project details .
They shared an intimate conversation about their future plans .

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