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intimates Synonyms

Another word for intimates

Choosing another word for intimates depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 undergarments to the second floor."

Strongest
undergarments
lingerie
underwear
underclothes
Strong
nightwear
smalls

• noun (Context 2)

Close, trusted personal friends or confidants.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
confidants
Strong
friends
companions
cronies
chums

• 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 implies that the detective knew the truth all along."

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implies
hints
suggests
Strong
insinuates
signals

Opposites of intimates

The opposite of intimates shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

strangers
outerwear
outsiders
conceals
enemies
withholds
See all opposites of intimates

• Nearby Words

intimacy
intimate
intimately
intimates
intimidate
intimidating
intimidatingly

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