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Meaning of intimate area

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

intimate

Pronunciation:/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

noun

Definitions

  1. A very close friend.

    Example: Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing.

  2. (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

    Example: You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs.

verb

Definitions

  1. To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

    Example: He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.

  2. To notify.

    Example: I will intimate you when the details are available.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Closely acquainted; familiar.

    Example: He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for.

  2. Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

    Example: She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband.

  3. Personal; private.

    Example: an intimate setting

  4. Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.