Intimate

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters
Definition of Intimate

noun

  1. A very close friend.

    "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.

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

verb

  1. To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

    "He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated."

  2. To notify.

    "I will intimate you when the details are available."

adjective

  1. Closely acquainted; familiar.

    "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.

    "She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband."

  3. Personal; private.

    "an intimate setting"

  4. Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.
Anagrams of Intimate

No exact anagrams found for "intimate". This word has a unique letter combination.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Intimate"

Intimate is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Intimate" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "intimate" is a medium-scoring word.