Synonyms for

Intimacy

Verb / ˈɪntʌmʌsi: / Another word for intimacy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Intimacy means a close relationship or familiarity between people or things.

Synonyms & similar words

affaire closeness liaison familiarity affair involvement amour closeness familiarity affection warmth nearness bonding attachment rapport friendship companionship association camaraderie harmony unity solidarity togetherness sympathy

Synonyms by register

Formal

closeness familiarity confidentiality nearness

Informal

connection bond rapport getting close

Literary

communion soul-tie heart-to-heart

Antonyms

distance estrangement aloofness detachment unfriendliness coldness formality

Common collocations

  • emotional intimacy
  • physical intimacy
  • sexual intimacy
  • deep intimacy
  • sense of intimacy
  • marital intimacy
  • developing intimacy

Word family

noun intimacy
adjective intimate

Usage note

Intimacy often implies a close, personal relationship, especially one involving emotional or physical closeness. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts, but the connotation is generally positive and warm.

Example sentences

  1. The intimacy between the mother and child was heartwarming to watch.
  2. I value the intimacy I have with my best friend.
  3. Intimacy can be found in many different types of relationships.
  4. The couple's intimacy was evident in the way they held hands and looked at each other.
  5. Intimacy requires trust and vulnerability.

Quotes

  • The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread. - Mother Teresa
  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller
  • Intimacy is not purely physical. It's the act of connecting with someone so deeply, you feel like you can see into their soul. - Unknown

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words