adjective

intimate

intimate, close, personal, detailed

They have an intimate friendship.

They have an intimate friendship.

The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere.

The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere.

He has an intimate knowledge of the subject.

He has an intimate knowledge of the subject.

an intimate ((noun)) describing a close relationship or cozy place They have an intimate friendship.

to be intimate with ((sb.)) to have a very close personal relationship with (sb.) She is intimate with only a few friends.

Synonyms: close, personal, detailed; Antonyms: distant, formal, public

From Latin 'intimus', meaning 'inmost', the superlative of 'intus' (within).

It sounds like 'into me'. It describes something very personal, that you let 'into' your private life.

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