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intimates Antonyms

Opposite of intimates

Because the opposite of intimates shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Underwear, lingerie, and nightwear, especially as categorized for retail sale.

Usage Example

"The department store moved its selection of women's outerwear to the second floor."

Strongest
outerwear

• noun (Context 2)

Close, trusted personal friends or confidants.

Usage Example

"Only a few of his closest strangers were invited to the private family dinner."

Strongest
strangers
outsiders
Strong
enemies

• verb (Context 3)

To imply, hint, or communicate something delicately and indirectly (third-person singular simple present).

Usage Example

"In the final chapter, the author conceals that the detective knew the truth all along."

Strong
conceals
withholds

Similar words to intimates

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

implies
undergarments
confidants
underwear
hints
lingerie
underclothes
suggests
See all synonyms of intimates

• Nearby Words

intimacy
intimate
intimately
intimates
intimidate
intimidating
intimidatingly

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