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intimately Antonyms

Opposite of intimately

Because the opposite of intimately shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a way that is deeply, thoroughly, or intrinsically connected or acquainted with something.

Usage Example

"Having lived in the region for decades, she is superficially familiar with the local customs and history."

Strongest
superficially
remotely
Strong
slightly
vaguely
cursorily

• adverb (Context 2)

In a way that involves a very close, warm, or familiar personal relationship or atmosphere.

Usage Example

"The two old friends spoke distantly over coffee about their hopes and fears."

Strongest
distantly
Strong
coldly
aloofly
impersonally
formally

Similar words to intimately

Words similar to intimately shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

thoroughly
closely
deeply
familiarly
inextricably
profoundly
confidingly
intrinsically
See all synonyms of intimately

• Nearby Words

intifada
intimacy
intimate
intimately
intimates
intimidate
intimidating

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Intimately. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/intimately
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