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intimate

UK
/ˈɪntɪmət/
US
/ˈɪntɪmət/

Translations

intimatenoun
intimates
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
US
/ˈɪn.t̬ə.mət/
intimeNom, registre plutôt soutenu.
He was one of her closest intimates.
Il était l’un de ses intimes les plus proches.
sous-vêtementsAu pluriel seulement.
She packed a few sets of intimates for the weekend getaway.
Elle a emporté quelques sous-vêtements pour le week-end.
intimateverb
intimated
Past Simple
intimated
Past Participle
intimating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
US
/ˈɪn.t̬ə.mət/
laisser entendreRegistre soutenu ; sens d’une suggestion indirecte.
She intimated that she might be leaving the company soon.
Elle a laissé entendre qu’elle pourrait quitter l’entreprise bientôt.
Additional translations
annoncerRegistre soutenu ; sens d’une communication directe ou formelle.
Synonyms
imply
suggest
hint
insinuate
allude
indicate
signal
infer
Antonyms
distant
remove
alienate
separate
withdraw
intimateadjective
more intimate
Comp.
most intimate
Super.
UK
/ˈɪntɪmət/
US
/ˈɪntɪmət/
intimeSe dit d’une relation, d’une connaissance ou d’une atmosphère très proches et personnelles.
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for years.
Ils ont une amitié intime qui dure depuis des années.
Additional translations
intimeAu sens de relation sexuelle ou sentimentale.
Synonyms
close
personal
familiar
private
cozy
affectionate
warm
cordial
friendly
Antonyms
distant
remote
unfamiliar
cold
impersonal
intimateradjective

intimate

intimater
Comp.
intimatest
Super.
UK
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.tə/
US
/ˈɪn.t̬ə.mə.tɚ/
Nonstandard comparative form of the adjective "intimate".
plus intimeComparatif non standard de « intimate ».
Their conversations became intimater as the semester progressed.
Leurs conversations sont devenues plus intimes au fil du semestre.

Definitions

intimatenoun
A close friend or someone with whom one shares a deep personal connection.
She confided her secrets only to her most trusted intimate.
(plural only) Underwear or lingerie.
She packed a few sets of intimates for the weekend getaway.
intimateverb
To communicate delicately and indirectly; to hint or suggest something subtly.
She intimated that she might be leaving the company soon.
To state or announce something formally or directly.
The board intimated its decision to merge with the rival company.
intimateadjective
Closely acquainted; familiar, close.
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for years.
Private and personal.
She shared intimate details of her life in the memoir.
Involving very close connection.
The intimate atmosphere of the small restaurant made it perfect for a romantic dinner.
Sexually involved or having a sexual relationship.
The gossip columns claimed the actor and his co-star were intimate.
Marked by very detailed or thorough knowledge or familiarity.
He possessed an intimate knowledge of the terrain.
intimateradjective
Nonstandard comparative form of intimate: more intimate.
Their conversations became intimater as the semester progressed.
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