English · Emotions & Feelings
intimacy
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/
[/ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/]
close personal connection
Advancednoun
Definition
A close, warm friendship or relationship marked by personal closeness.
Example
The long evening of honest conversation created a quiet intimacy between the two old friends.
The long evening of honest conversation created a quiet intimacy between the two old friends.
Etymology
From Latin 'intimus' (innermost), the superlative of 'intus' (within).
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to emotional or physical closeness in a relationship.