Synonyms for

Intimately

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

Definition

having a very close relationship or connection

Synonyms & similar words

well closely nearly closely familiarly personally privately deeply profoundly intensely near close tight dear bosom friendly chummy pally pal matey mate inseparable

Synonyms by register

Formal

closely personally profoundly deeply

Informal

really close very well tightly buddy-buddy

Literary

inmost heartfeltly soulfully

Antonyms

distantly remotely superficially impersonally aloofly coldly unconcernedly

Common collocations

  • know intimately
  • familiar intimately
  • connected intimately
  • involved intimately
  • related intimately
  • understand intimately
  • close intimately

Word family

noun intimacy
verb intimate
adjective intimate

Usage note

Often used to describe close relationships or deep understanding. Can also refer to private or personal matters.

Example sentences

  1. She knew the answers to his questions intimately.
  2. He knew the geography of the area intimately.
  3. The couple shared everything with each other intimately.
  4. They were intimately connected to the history of the town.
  5. She felt intimately involved in the project and wanted it to succeed.

Quotes

  • Love is not only a feeling of passion and intimacy; it is also a judgment, a power, and a promise. - Bell Hooks
  • Intimacy requires courage because risk is inescapable. We cannot know at the outset how the relationship will affect us. - Rollo May
  • 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

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