adj. 1 close, personal, warm, affectionate, loving, dear, bosom, cherished, familiar, intime She had a party for intimate friends 2 secret, confidential, private, personal, privy, hidden, intime; detailed, penetrating, deep, profound, thorough, exhaustive In his autobiography he reveals intimate particulars of his marriage 3 sexual; carnal It is well known that Millie was on intimate terms with her chauffeur 4 cosy, informal, snug, friendly, warm, comfortable; intime, à deux, tête-à-tête, Colloq comfy The two of us had an intimate dinner at home last night
n. 5 friend, associate, comrade, crony, familiar, confidant(e), (constant) companion, Achates, alter ego, colleague, confrère, Colloq sidekick, chum, pal, Brit and Australian mate, US buddy, Slang Brit china (plate), mucker He and a few of his intimates like to get together now and then for a game of snooker