1. adj. & n.
--adj.
1. closely acquainted; familiar, close (an intimate friend; an intimate relationship).
2 private and personal (intimate thoughts).
3 (usu. foll. by with) having sexual relations.
4 (of knowledge) detailed, thorough.
5 (of a relationship between things) close.
6 (of mixing etc.) thorough.
7 essential, intrinsic.
8 (of a place etc.) friendly; promoting close personal relationships.
--n. a very close friend.
Derivatives:
intimately adv.
Etymology: L intimus inmost 2. v.tr.
1. (often foll. by that + clause) state or make known.
2 imply, hint.
Derivatives:
intimater n. intimation n.
Etymology: LL intimare announce f. L intimus inmost