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intimate

Tính từNgoại động từ

Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: intimatedPhân từ 2: intimatedV-ing: intimatingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

As an adjective, this word evokes a sense of warmth, closeness, and exclusivity. It describes a boundary that has been crossed to allow deep emotional or physical access, creating a small, protected circle of trust. While it often suggests romantic or sexual closeness, it equally applies to a profound intellectual or spiritual bond between friends. As a verb, the word shifts toward subtlety and discretion. It describes a way of communicating where the speaker avoids a direct statement, instead dropping hints or suggesting a truth through nuance. This creates a tactical distance, allowing the speaker to test the waters without fully committing to a public declaration.

Ý nghĩa

Tính từ

Closely acquainted; familiar and private.

"They shared an intimate conversation about their childhoods."

Tính từ

"The couple enjoyed an intimate dinner by candlelight."

Tính từ

"She has an intimate understanding of the local political landscape."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To make known privately or indirectly.

"He intimated that he might resign from his position."

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