intimate
Translation
close, detailed, personal, cozy
Examples
They have an intimate friendship.
They have an intimate friendship.
He has an intimate knowledge of the subject.
He has an intimate knowledge of the subject.
The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere.
The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) to be close to (sb.) He is intimate with only a few people.
an intimate ((noun)) a close/detailed (noun) They have an intimate friendship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: close, familiar, detailed; Antonyms: distant, superficial, public
Etymology
From Latin 'intimus' meaning 'inmost', from 'in-' (in) plus a superlative suffix.
Memory Tips
Think 'in to me' - someone you let 'into' your personal life is an intimate friend.