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intimately

 

[ ˈɪntɪmətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb

In a close and familiar way.

Synonyms

closely, familiarly, personally

Examples of usage

  • She knows the subject matter intimately.
  • They were intimately involved in the project.
  • He is intimately familiar with the details.
Context #2 | Adverb

adverb

In a private and personal manner.

Synonyms

confidentially, personally, privately

Examples of usage

  • They spoke intimately about their feelings.
  • He shared his thoughts intimately with her.

Translations

Translations of the word "intimately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intimamente

🇮🇳 अंतरंगता से

🇩🇪 intim

🇮🇩 dengan intim

🇺🇦 інтимно

🇵🇱 intymnie

🇯🇵 親密に (しんみつに)

🇫🇷 intimement

🇪🇸 íntimamente

🇹🇷 samimi bir şekilde

🇰🇷 친밀하게

🇸🇦 بشكل وثيق

🇨🇿 intimně

🇸🇰 intímne

🇨🇳 亲密地 (qīnmì de)

🇸🇮 intimno

🇮🇸 náið

🇰🇿 жақын

🇬🇪 ინტიმურად

🇦🇿 yaxından

🇲🇽 íntimamente

Etymology

The word 'intimately' originated from the Latin word 'intimāre', which means 'to announce'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'closely, familiarly'. The adverb 'intimately' has been used in the English language since the 17th century. It conveys a sense of closeness and familiarity in various contexts.

See also: intimacy, intimated, intimates, intimating, intimation.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,971 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.