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Definition of intimates

intimates

/ˈɪn.tɪ.məts/
in · ti · mates
Adverb:intimately
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Plural:intimates
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Adjective:intimate
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Past Simple:intimated
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Past Participle:intimated
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Present Participle:intimating
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• noun

1

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

Example

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

2

Close, trusted personal friends or confidants.

Example

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

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• verb

1

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

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

intimacy
intimate
intimately
intimates
intimidate
intimidating
intimidatingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin 'intimatus', the past participle of 'intimare' (to put or bring into, make familiar), from Latin 'intimus' meaning 'inmost' or 'most secret'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intimates. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intimates
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