Definition of intimates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • intimates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • intimates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • intimates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of intimates


  • having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an intimate cocktail lounge
    2. the small room was cozy and intimate

    Synonyms

    1. cozy
    2. informal
  • having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship (adjective)

    Examples

    1. pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders

    Synonyms

    1. familiar
  • imply as a possibility (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. suggest
  • concerning things deeply private and personal (adjective)

    Examples

    1. intimate correspondence

    Synonyms

    1. private
  • involved in a sexual relationship (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife
    2. she had been intimate with many men

    Synonyms

    1. sexual
  • give to understand (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. adumbrate
    2. insinuate
  • thoroughly acquainted through study or experience (adjective)

    Examples

    1. this girl, so intimate with nature

    Synonyms

    1. knowledgeable
    2. versed
  • innermost or essential (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the intimate structure of matter

    Synonyms

    1. inner
    2. internal
  • someone to whom private matters are confided (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. confidant
  • marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity (adjective)

    Examples

    1. intimate friend
    2. intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles
  • used euphemistically to refer to the genitals (adjective)

    Examples

    1. he touched her intimate parts

See definition of intimates in Merriam Webster