1. adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət,ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/
He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didnt have much else to live for.
She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband.
2. noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət,ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/
a) A very close friend.
Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing.
b) (in plural intimates) Womens underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.
Youll find bras and panties in the womens intimates section upstairs.
3. verb /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət,ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/
He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.
See Also: intimacy, intimation
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