associated in close personal relations

an intimate friend.

characterized by or involving warm friendship or a personally close or familiar association or feeling

an intimate greeting.

very private; closely personal

one's intimate affairs.

characterized by or suggesting privacy or intimacy; warmly cozy

an intimate little café.

(of an association, knowledge, understanding, etc.) arising from close personal connection or familiar experience.

engaged in or characterized by sexual relations.

(of clothing) worn next to the skin, under street or outer garments

intimate apparel.

detailed; deep

a more intimate analysis.

showing a close union or combination of particles or elements

an intimate mixture.

inmost; deep within.

of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the inmost or essential nature; intrinsic

the intimate structure of an organism.

of, pertaining to, or existing in the inmost depths of the mind

intimate beliefs.

an intimate friend or associate, esp. a confidant.

adjective

cool , formal , incompatible , unfriendly , public

noun

enemy , foe

adjective

affectionate , bosom , buddy-buddy * , cherished , chummy * , close , clubby , comfy , confidential , cozy , dear , dearest , faithful , fast , fond , loving , mellow , mix , near , nearest , next , nice , regular , roommate , snug , warm , deep , deep-seated , detailed , elemental , essential , exhaustive , experienced , firsthand , guarded , gut * , immediate , inborn , inbred , in-depth , indwelling , ingrained , inherent , inmost , innate , innermost , interior , internal , intrinsic , penetrating , privy , profound , secret , special , thorough , trusted , uptight , visceral , viscerous , chummy , friendly , inside , personal , inward , familiar , private

noun

associate , bosom buddy , chum , companion , comrade , confidant , confidante , crony , familiar , family , lover , mate , pal , amigo , brother

verb

affirm , air , allude , announce , assert , aver , avouch , communicate , connote , declare , drop a hint , expose , express , hint , impart , imply , indicate , infer , insinuate , leak , let cat out of bag , let it be known , make known , make noise , profess , remind , spill the beans * , spring , state , utter , vent , voice , warn , suggest , acquaintance , associate , bosom , buddy , chummy , close , companion , confidant , confidential , cozy , crony , dear , devoted , direct , familiar , friendly , informal , inmost , loving , near , pal , personal , private , secret , signify , snug , trusted