Intimate

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters

Definition of Intimate

noun

A very close friend.
"Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing."
(in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.
"You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs."

verb

To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
"He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated."
To notify.
"I will intimate you when the details are available."

adjective

Closely acquainted; familiar.
"He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for."
Of or involved in a sexual relationship.
"She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband."
Personal; private.
"an intimate setting"
Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.

Anagrams of Intimate

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "intimate":

7-LETTER WORDS

imitate intimae

6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

ament amine anime animi entia imine matin matte meant menta minae taint tenia tinea titan

4-LETTER WORDS

amen amie amin ante anti emit etna inia inti item main mane mate matt mean+8 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "intimate" and rearranging:

+sintimates ministate

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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