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1.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
intimate friend
intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles
2.
having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
an intimate cocktail lounge
the small room was cozy and intimate
3.
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders
4.
involved in a sexual relationship
the intimate relations between husband and wife
she had been intimate with many men
5.
innermost or essential
the intimate structure of matter
6.
thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
this girl, so intimate with nature
'intimate' - used as a noun
7.
someone to whom private matters are confided
'intimate' - used as a verb
8.
give to understand
9.
imply as a possibility
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derived forms
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1. Intimate / Plural
intimates
2. Intimate / Past
intimated
3. Intimate / Third Person
intimates
4. Intimate / Present Participle
intimating
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