intimacy
intimacy Lexical Profile
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• noun
Close familiarity, deep affection, or emotional closeness between people.
"Years of shared experiences had fostered a deep sense of intimacy between the two friends."
A cozy, private, and relaxed atmosphere in a place or setting.
"The small acoustic venue offered a rare intimacy that allowed the audience to feel connected to the performers."
An intimate or private act, remark, or expression, especially in the plural.
"They sat in the corner of the cafe, exchanging quiet intimacies over coffee."
Thorough or detailed knowledge of a subject arising from close study or experience.
"Her biography reveals a remarkable intimacy with the historical archives of the period."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the mid-17th century from the adjective 'intimate' and the suffix '-acy', ultimately deriving from the Latin 'intimus' meaning 'inmost' or 'deepest'.