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intimate

/ˈɪntɪmət/
in · ti · mate ˈɪn · tɪ · mət
English Definition
adj. Close and personal; private
中文释义
亲密的
Significado en Español
íntimo
한국어 뜻
친밀한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thân mật, gần gũi
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Example Sentence

They shared an intimate dinner. He intimated his disapproval.

他们共享了一顿亲密的晚餐。他暗示了他的不赞成。

Synonyms
adj. close personal v. hint suggest
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
intim (inner, private) + ate → intimate, hint.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is the closest synonym to “intimate” as used in the following sentence: The group shared an intimate moment that brought them closer together.

  1. A distant
  2. B friendly
  3. C private
  4. D public
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C — private. “intimate” means adj. Close and personal; private

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She shared her most ______ thoughts only with her very closest friend.

  1. A public
  2. B distant
  3. C formal
  4. D intimate
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D — intimate. “intimate” means adj. Close and personal; private

Common questions about “intimate”

What does “intimate” mean?

intimate — adj. Close and personal; private. In Chinese: 亲密的.

How do you pronounce “intimate”?

intimate is pronounced /ˈɪntɪmət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ti · mate.

How do you use “intimate” in a sentence?

They shared an intimate dinner. He intimated his disapproval. (他们共享了一顿亲密的晚餐。他暗示了他的不赞成。)

What are synonyms for “intimate”?

adj. close, personal, v. hint, suggest — all close in meaning to intimate (adj. Close and personal; private).

Is “intimate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. intimate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “intimate”?

intim (inner, private) + ate → intimate, hint.

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