Synonyms for intimate

Other words for “intimate”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “intimate”. The most common are confidant, adumbrate, insinuate, suggest, close.

noun someone to whom private matters are confided

Synonymsconfidant

verb give to understand

verb imply as a possibility

Synonymssuggest

adjective marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

Similarclose

adjective concerning things deeply private and personal

Synonymsprivate
Similarpersonal

adjective having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

Synonymscozyinformal
Similarfriendly

adjective having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

Synonymsfamiliar
Similarclose

adjective used euphemistically to refer to the genitals

Similarsexual

adjective involved in a sexual relationship

Synonymssexual
Similarsexy

adjective innermost or essential

Similarintrinsic

adjective thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University