closeness

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A noun referring to the quality or state of being close, which can describe emotional intimacy, physical proximity, or a lack of openness.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или состояние близости, которое может описывать эмоциональную интимность, физическую близость или отсутствие открытости.esSustantivo que denota la cualidad o estado de cercanía, pudiendo referirse a la intimidad emocional, la proximidad física o la falta de reserva.frNom désignant la qualité ou l'état de proximité, pouvant décrire l'intimité émotionnelle, la proximité physique ou l'absence d'ouverture.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand bezeichnet, nahe zu sein; es kann emotionale Vertrautheit, körperliche Nähe oder auch einen Mangel an Offenheit ausdrücken.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de estar próximo; pode indicar intimidade emocional, proximidade física ou falta de abertura ou distância.zh名词，表示亲近或接近的性质或状态，可指情感上的亲密、身体上的接近，或信息上的封闭不开放。arاسم يدل على صفة أو حالة القرب، وقد يصف الحميمية العاطفية أو القرب الجسدي أو ضيق المسافة أو عدم الانفتاح.

1. Intimacy and belonging B2 formal

   A feeling of being emotionally close, connected, and belonging together with someone.

   • Their closeness grew stronger after years of friendship.
   • She valued the closeness she felt with her family.
   • The shared experiences created a deep sense of closeness between them.

   ruБлизостьesIntimidad y pertenenciafrIntimité et appartenancedeNäheptIntimidade e pertencimentozh亲密感arالقرب العاطفي

   Sinónimos: attachmentbondconnectionfellowshipintimacykinshiptogethernessunity

   Antónimos: aloofnessdetachmentdistanceestrangementremoteness

2. Poor ventilation B2 formal

   The quality of being confined, stuffy, or lacking fresh air.

   • The closeness of the room made it hard to breathe.
   • He opened the window to relieve the closeness of the cabin.
   • The basement had an unpleasant closeness due to poor airflow.

   ruДухотаesFalta de ventilaciónfrManque d'air, confinementdestickige LuftptAbafamentozh闷arخُنُوق

   Sinónimos: fugmugginessoppressivenessstalenessstuffiness

   Antónimos: airinessfreshnessopennessventilation

3. Spatial proximity B1 formal

   The state of being physically near or close in distance.

   • The closeness of the two buildings created a narrow alley.
   • Because of the closeness of the chairs, people had to squeeze past each other.
   • The closeness of the stars in the sky was breathtaking.

   ruБлизостьesproximidad espacialfrproximité spatialedeNäheptProximidadezh接近arالقُرب المكاني

   Sinónimos: adjacencycontiguitynearnesspropinquityproximityvicinity

   Antónimos: distancefarnessremoteness

4. Extreme stinginess C1 informal

   An excessive unwillingness to spend money or share resources.

   • His closeness with money made him unpopular among friends.
   • She complained about her boss's closeness when it came to raises.
   • The closeness of the old miser was legendary in the village.

   ruКрайняя скупостьesAvaricia extrema, tacañeríafravaricedeExtreme GeizigkeitptExtrema avarezazh极度吝啬arشدة البخل

   Sinónimos: cheapnessmeannessmiserlinessniggardlinessparsimonypenuriousnessstinginesstightfistedness

   Antónimos: extravagancegenerosityliberality

5. Lack of openness C1 formal

   A tendency to be secretive or reserved about one's actions or intentions.

   • His closeness about his past made others suspicious.
   • The committee's closeness regarding the decision frustrated the members.
   • There was a certain closeness in her manner that discouraged questions.

   ruСкрытностьesReserva, hermetismofrRéserve, manque d'ouverturedeVerschlossenheitptReservazh隐秘arالتحفظ

   Sinónimos: concealmentevasivenessfurtivenessreservereticencesecrecysecretiveness

   Antónimos: candorforthrightnessfranknessopenness

6. Warm friendship B2 formal

   A close and affectionate bond between friends.

   • Their closeness was evident in the way they supported each other.
   • The closeness of their friendship lasted through many hardships.
   • She missed the closeness she had with her college roommate.

   ruБлизостьesCercanía afectivafrProximité affective / complicité amicaledeVertrautheitptIntimidadezh亲密arالأُلفة

   Sinónimos: affinityattachmentbondcamaraderiefellowshipintimacywarmth

   Antónimos: aloofnesscoldnessdistancehostility

• closenesses plural form
• closenesses' possessive plural form
• closeness's possessive singular form