intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈin-tə-mə-sē 
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate : familiarity
2
: something of a personal or private nature
Synonyms
Examples of intimacy in a Sentence
the intimacy of old friends
the intimacy of their relationship
He felt he achieved a certain intimacy with her.
The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.
Recent Examples on the Web
Incorporating these shades into your home decor, especially in your bedroom, can reflect the feelings of intimacy and calmness that nature brings.
—
Pj Feinstein, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2024
And yet there are some moments here of wrenching intimacy, especially in the scenes in the maternity ward, for instance one in which a father, dressed like so many men in combat fatigues, meets his newborn son for the first time.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for intimacy 
Pj Feinstein, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2024
And yet there are some moments here of wrenching intimacy, especially in the scenes in the maternity ward, for instance one in which a father, dressed like so many men in combat fatigues, meets his newborn son for the first time.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for intimacy
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'intimacy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near intimacy
Cite this Entry
“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈint-ə-mə-sē
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate
2
: something of a personal or private nature
shared little intimacies in their letters
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share