intimate

ADJECTIVEVERBNOUN /ɪntəmɪt/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH I

intimate is a valid 8-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
I1N1T1I1M3A1T1E1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING

What does intimate mean?

ADJECTIVE · 8 SENSES
1

Having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere.

“an intimate cocktail lounge”

“the small room was cozy and intimate”

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2

Marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity.

“intimate friend”

“intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles”

SIMILAR
3

Used euphemistically to refer to the genitals.

“he touched her intimate parts”

SIMILAR
4

Having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship.

“pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders”

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5

Concerning things deeply private and personal.

“intimate correspondence”

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6

Involved in a sexual relationship.

“the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife”

“she had been intimate with many men”

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7

Thoroughly acquainted through study or experience.

“this girl, so intimate with nature”

8

Innermost or essential.

“the intimate structure of matter”

VERB · 2 SENSES
1

Imply as a possibility.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
RELATED
2

Give to understand.

RELATED
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1

Someone to whom private matters are confided.

SYNONYMS
BROADER