intimate1
/
ˈɪntɪmət/
adj.
- closely acquainted; familiar:
intimate friends.
▸having an informal friendly atmosphere.
- private and personal:
intimate details.
▸euphemistic having a sexual relationship.
- involving very close connection.
- (of knowledge) detailed.
n.
a very close friend.
Derivative
Etymology
C17 (as n.): from late L. intimatus, past part. of L. intimare ‘impress, make familiar’, from intimus ‘inmost’.
intimate2
/
ˈɪntɪmeɪt/
v.
state or make known.
▸imply or hint.
Derivative
Etymology
C16 (earlier (ME) as intimation): from late L. intimat-, intimare (see intimate1).