very close in friendship or affection; "a bosom buddy"; "an intimate friendship"
someone to whom private matters are confided
having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere; especially through smallness and informality; "had a cozy chat"; "a relaxed informal manner"; "an intimate cocktail lounge"; "the small room was cozy and intimate"
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship; "on familiar terms"; "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"
innermost or essential; "the inner logic of Cubism"; "the internal contradictions of the theory"; "the intimate structure of matter"
closely interconnected or interrelated; "the intimate relations...beween economics, politics, and legal principles"- V.L.Parrington
indicating knowledge of personal details that only a close confidant could have; "an intimate biography"; "intimate details of their relationship"
showing profound and detailed knowledge and understanding as from long study; "an intimate knowledge of criminal law"
give to understand
thoroughly acquainted with through study or experience; "this girl, so intimate with nature"-W.H.Hudson; "knowledgeable about the technique of painting"- Herbert Read
involved in a sexual relationship; "the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife"; "she had been intimate with many men"
imply as a possibility; "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"
give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his wife"
marked by close aquaintance, association, or familiarity; "intimate friend"; "intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles" - V.L. Parrington
thoroughly acquainted with through study or experience; "this girl, so intimate with nature"-W.H.Hudson; "knowledgeaIble about the technique of painting"- Herbert Read
imply as a possibility
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
