intimate

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

ruОписывает близкие, доверительные или личные отношения, связь или атмосферу.esDescribe relaciones, conexiones o atmósferas cercanas, personales o de confianza, así como algo privado o profundamente personal.frDécrit des relations, des liens ou une atmosphère marqués par la proximité, la confiance ou le caractère privé et personnel.deBezeichnet eine enge, vertraute oder persönliche Beziehung, Verbindung oder Atmosphäre; auch im Sinne von privat oder sexuell.ptDescreve relações, vínculos ou atmosferas próximas, pessoais, reservadas ou de confiança. Também se refere ao que é profundamente pessoal, particular ou ligado à intimidade, inclusive de teor sexual.zh形容关系亲密、亲近、私密或涉及个人隐私；也可指氛围温馨、私密。arيصف العلاقات أو الروابط أو الأجواء القريبة والحَميمة والشخصية، القائمة على الثقة والخصوصية.

1. Close personal relationship B2 formal

   Having a very close, familiar, and affectionate relationship.

   • 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.

   ruБлизкийesíntimofrIntimedeVertrautptÍntimozh亲密的arحميم

   Synonymes: bosomcloseconfidentialdearfamiliarwarm

   Antonymes: aloofcolddistantformalremotereserved

2. Private and personal B2 formal

   Relating to very personal or private matters.

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

   ruЛичный и сокровенныйesíntimo (asuntos personales)frIntime (sens privé et personnel)dePrivat und persönlichptÍntimo e pessoalzh私密而个人的arشخصي وحميمي

   Synonymes: confidentialdeepinnermostinwardpersonalprivatesecret

   Antonymes: formalimpersonalopenpublic

3. Cozy and comfortable B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУютныйesÍntimo, acogedorfrIntime, chaleureuxdeGemütlich und intimptAconchegantezh温馨arمريح وحميمي

   Synonymes: comfortablecozyfamiliarhomelyhomeyinvitingprivatesnugwarmwelcoming

   Antonymes: coldharshimpersonalsterileuninviting

4. Thorough knowledge C1 formal

   Very detailed and thorough understanding of something.

   • 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.

   ruДоскональныйesíntimo (conocimiento profundo)frconnaissance intimedeGründlichptProfundozh深入的arمعرفة معمّقة

   Synonymes: closecomprehensivedeepdetailedprofoundthorough

   Antonymes: cursoryshallowsuperficial

• more intimate comparative form
• most intimate superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее близкие, личные или приватные отношения, часто подразумевающие глубокую эмоциональную связь или знакомство.esSustantivo que designa a una persona muy cercana o de confianza, con quien se mantiene una relación personal, privada o afectiva profunda; también puede referirse a un confidente o amigo íntimo.frNom désignant une personne très proche, avec qui l'on partage des liens personnels, privés ou affectifs profonds, ou une relation intime et confidentielle.deSubstantiv für eine Person, mit der man eine enge, persönliche oder private Beziehung hat, oft mit tiefer emotionaler Verbundenheit oder Vertrautheit.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa muito próxima, com quem se tem uma relação pessoal, privada e de profunda ligação emocional ou de confiança.zh名词，指关系亲密、私下或私密的人，常暗示深厚的情感联系或熟悉程度。arاسم يدل على الشخص القريب أو الصديق الحميم أو من تُشارَك معه الأسرار والعلاقات الشخصية الخاصة، وغالبًا ما يتضمن صلة عاطفية عميقة أو معرفة وثيقة.

1. Close friend B2 formal

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

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

   ruБлизкий другesAmigo íntimoframi intimedeVertrauterptAmigo íntimozh密友arصديق حميم

   Synonymes: companionconfidantconfidante

   Antonymes: acquaintanceoutsider

• intimates plural form
• intimates' possessive plural form
• intimate's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по тонкому или косвенному намеку на что-либо.esVerbo usado para indicar la acción de sugerir algo de manera sutil o indirecta, sin decirlo explícitamente.frVerbe utilisé pour signifier une suggestion subtile ou indirecte de quelque chose, sans le dire explicitement ; faire comprendre une chose sans l'affirmer clairement.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um eine subtile oder indirekte Andeutung auf etwas zu machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de sugerir algo de forma sutil ou indireta, dar a entender sem dizer explicitamente.zh动词，表示含蓄地、间接地暗示或提示某事，使人隐约领会到某种意思。arفعل 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.

1. Hint or suggest C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНамекатьesinsinuar, dar a entenderfrlaisser entendredeAndeutenptSugerirzh暗示arيلمّح

   Synonymes: alludecommunicateconveyhintimplyindicateinsinuatesignalsuggest

   Antonymes: announceassertdeclareexplicitlyproclaimstate

• intimated past participle
• intimated past simple
• intimating present participle
• intimates third person singular