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(adj) familiar
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
on familiar terms; pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders
(adj) knowledgeable, versed
thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
this girl, so intimate with nature-W.H.Hudson; knowledgeable about the technique of painting- Herbert Read
having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
had a cozy chat; a relaxed informal manner; an intimate cocktail lounge; the small room was cozy and intimate
innermost or essential
the inner logic of Cubism; the internal contradictions of the theory; the intimate structure of matter
(adj) sexual
involved in a sexual relationship
the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife; she had been intimate with many men; he touched her intimate parts
(noun) confidant
someone to whom private matters are confided
give to understand
I insinuated that I did not like his wife
(verb) suggest
imply as a possibility
The evidence suggests a need for more clarification