intimacy
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tə noun, plural in·ti·ma·cies.
1.
the state of being intimate.
2.
a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.
3.
a close association with or detailed knowledge or deep understanding of a place, subject, period of history, etc.: an intimacy with Japan.
4.
an act or expression serving as a token of familiarity, affection, or the like: to allow the intimacy of using first names.
5.
an amorously familiar act; liberty.
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| —n , pl -cies | |
| 1. | close or warm friendship or understanding; personal relationship |
| 2. | euphemistic (often plural) sexual relations |
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Word Origin & History
intimacy
1640s, from intimate. As a euphemism for "sexual intercourse," from 1670s.
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Example sentences
Forced intimacy with good-looking people, this is the common thread.
He had that gift for intimacy with any number of people.
Researchers use an online survey to determine how secure people are about intimacy.
Available-light photography has always held the allure of intimacy.
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