closeness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de proximité, pouvant décrire l'intimité émotionnelle, la proximité physique ou l'absence d'ouverture.

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

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1. Intimacy and belongingB2formal

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

   Intimité et appartenance

   • 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.

   Synonymesattachmentbondconnectionfellowshipintimacykinshiptogethernessunity

   Antonymesaloofnessdetachmentdistanceestrangementremoteness

2. Poor ventilationB2formal

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

   Manque d'air, confinement

   • 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.

   Synonymesfugmugginessoppressivenessstalenessstuffiness

   Antonymesairinessfreshnessopennessventilation

3. Spatial proximityB1formal

   The state of being physically near or close in distance.

   proximité spatiale

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjacencycontiguitynearnesspropinquityproximityvicinity

   Antonymesdistancefarnessremoteness

4. Extreme stinginessC1informal

   An excessive unwillingness to spend money or share resources.

   avarice

   • 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.

   Synonymescheapnessmeannessmiserlinessniggardlinessparsimonypenuriousnessstinginesstightfistedness

   Antonymesextravagancegenerosityliberality

5. Lack of opennessC1formal

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

   Réserve, manque d'ouverture

   • 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.

   Synonymesconcealmentevasivenessfurtivenessreservereticencesecrecysecretiveness

   Antonymescandorforthrightnessfranknessopenness

6. Warm friendshipB2formal

   A close and affectionate bond between friends.

   Proximité affective / complicité amicale

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffinityattachmentbondcamaraderiefellowshipintimacywarmth

   Antonymesaloofnesscoldnessdistancehostility