INTIMACY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

intimacy

noun

ˈin-tə-mə-sē

Definition of intimacy

as in familiarity

the state of being in a very personal or private relationship there can be both rewards and regrets from intimacy with another person

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Recent Examples of intimacy The combination of spectacle and intimacy is well balanced, in part because Kazan and her co-showrunner Jeb Stuart are so dialed into their characters. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026 Kinsella was struggling to demonstrate in English that such formality is actually a sign of intimacy. — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The two built the day around the outdoors and intimacy, a far cry from the world in which their romance began. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026 Research on interpersonal connection found that sharing emotions was a stronger predictor of intimacy than simply sharing facts. — Patricio Larrea, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intimacy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy

Noun

This is a home designed not to impress, but to reaffirm that rare sense of familiarity that, at times, even precedes memory.

— Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
By peak season, the brand has familiarity and a warmer audience rather than starting from zero.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of familiarity

Noun

The Marine, who denies the allegations, is accused of strangling 39-year-old Anna Yagi and stealing her belongings.

— Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
The importance of having a sense of belonging and humor can be a glue in that way, bringing us closer with others so that one does not go on the journey alone.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026