Analysis Complete

intimate

/ intimate /
verb/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
give to understand
"I insinuated that I did not like his wife"
Type of:
hint suggest
Derived:
insinuation innuendo inkling intimation glimmering
Usage Patterns:
Something ----s somebody
adjective satellite Sense 2
marked by close aquaintance, association, or familiarity
"intimate friend"
"intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles" - V.L. Parrington"
Similar:
close
adjective satellite Sense 3
thoroughly acquainted with through study or experience
"this girl, so intimate with nature"-W.H.Hudson"
"knowledgeaIble about the technique of painting"- Herbert Read"
Similar:
experienced
adjective satellite Sense 4
involved in a sexual relationship
"the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife"
"she had been intimate with many men"
Similar:
sexy
noun Sense 5
someone to whom private matters are confided
Type of:
friend
Kinds of:
confidante repository secretary
Derived:
confide
verb Sense 6
imply as a possibility
"The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"
Type of:
imply
Kinds of:
make out
Derived:
hint intimation breath inkling glimmering
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
adjective satellite Sense 7
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
"on familiar terms"
"pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"
Similar:
close
adjective satellite Sense 8
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"
Similar:
friendly
adjective satellite Sense 9
innermost or essential
"the inner logic of Cubism"
"the internal contradictions of the theory"
"the intimate structure of matter"
Similar:
intrinsic intrinsical
Semantic Complexity
93%
Sense Count
9
Total Synonyms
7
Total Relationships
26
Times Searched
2
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hint suggest close experienced sexy friend confidante repository secretary imply make out friendly