Intimacy

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A close familiarity or friendship; closeness.

Their intimacy grew after years of sharing secrets and experiences.

An intimate relationship or association.

The intimacy between the two partners was evident in the way they communicated.

A private, cozy atmosphere or setting.

The restaurant offered an ambiance of intimacy that was perfect for a romantic dinner.

A detailed knowledge or understanding of something.

Her intimacy with the subject allowed her to explain it with great clarity.

Late Middle English: from Old French intimite, from Latin intimitas, from intimus 'innermost'.

emotional intimacy

A deep connection between individuals that involves sharing feelings and personal thoughts.

intimacy issues

Concerns or difficulties in forming or maintaining close relationships.

physical intimacy

The act of engaging in physical closeness or sexual contact.

intimate

Closely acquainted; familiar, private.

familiarity

Close acquaintance with or knowledge of something.

connection

A relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something.

Netflix and chill

Let's just Netflix and chill for some intimacy tonight.

Friends with benefits

They decided to enter a friends with benefits arrangement for some intimacy without commitment.