intimate

• يصف العلاقات أو الروابط أو الأجواء القريبة والحَميمة والشخصية، القائمة على الثقة والخصوصية.

Describes a close, familiar, or private relationship, connection, or atmosphere.

1. Close personal relationshipB2formal

   Having a very close, familiar, and affectionate relationship.

   حميم

   • They have been intimate friends for over twenty years.
   • She shared intimate details of her life with him.
   • The two sisters have an intimate bond.

   المرادفاتbosomcloseconfidentialdearfamiliarwarm

   الأضدادaloofcolddistantformalremotereserved

2. Private and personalB2formal

   Relating to very personal or private matters.

   شخصي وحميمي

   • They had an intimate conversation about their fears.
   • The diary contained her most intimate thoughts.
   • He felt uncomfortable discussing such intimate topics.

   المرادفاتconfidentialdeepinnermostinwardpersonalprivatesecret

   الأضدادformalimpersonalopenpublic

3. Cozy and comfortableB1formal

   Describing a place that is small, quiet, and creates a feeling of closeness.

   مريح وحميمي

   • The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere with candlelit tables.
   • They rented an intimate cottage for their honeymoon.
   • The café is small and intimate, perfect for a date.

   المرادفاتcomfortablecozyfamiliarhomelyhomeyinvitingprivatesnugwarmwelcoming

   الأضدادcoldharshimpersonalsterileuninviting

4. Thorough knowledgeC1formal

   Very detailed and thorough understanding of something.

   معرفة معمّقة

   • She has an intimate knowledge of the city's history.
   • The mechanic has an intimate understanding of car engines.
   • His intimate familiarity with the subject impressed the committee.

   المرادفاتclosecomprehensivedeepdetailedprofoundthorough

   الأضدادcursoryshallowsuperficial

• اسم يدل على الشخص القريب أو الصديق الحميم أو من تُشارَك معه الأسرار والعلاقات الشخصية الخاصة، وغالبًا ما يتضمن صلة عاطفية عميقة أو معرفة وثيقة.

A noun referring to a close, personal, or private relationship, often implying a deep emotional connection or familiarity.

1. Close friendB2formal

   A person with whom one has a very close, personal, and trusting relationship.

   صديق حميم

   • She invited only her intimates to the wedding.
   • He shared his secret with a few intimates.
   • Over the years, they became intimates.

   المرادفاتcompanionconfidantconfidante

   الأضدادacquaintanceoutsider

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الإشارة إلى شيء ما بطريقة غير مباشرة أو خفية، أو الإيحاء به دون التصريح به. ومن معانيه أيضًا إعلان شيء ما أو الإخبار به بشكل غير رسمي أو خاص.

A verb used to indicate the act of suggesting or hinting at something subtly or indirectly.

1. Hint or suggestC1formal

   To make known subtly or indirectly; to hint at something.

   يلمّح

   • She intimated that she might be leaving the company soon.
   • He intimated his disapproval without saying a word.
   • The report intimated that further cuts were necessary.

   المرادفاتalludecommunicateconveyhintimplyindicateinsinuatesignalsuggest

   الأضدادannounceassertdeclareexplicitlyproclaimstate