English · Word Candidate

intimate

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: intimates · intimating · intimated

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Closely acquainted; familiar.

Adjective

an intimate friend

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Personal; private.

Adjective

an intimate setting

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A very close friend.

Noun

Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

Noun

You'll find bras and panties in the intimates section upstairs.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “intimate” mean?

Closely acquainted; familiar.

Is “intimate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.