intimacy

intimacy
intimacy 1640s, from INTIMATE (Cf. intimate) + -CY (Cf. -cy). As a euphemism for "sexual intercourse," from 1670s.

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  • Intimacy — In ti*ma*cy, n.; pl. {Intimacies}. [From {Intimate}.] The state of being intimate; close familiarity or association; nearness in friendship. Syn: Acquaintance; familiarity; fellowship; friendship. See {Acquaintance}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • intimacy — index confidence (relation of trust), consortium (marriage companionship), contact (association), marriage (intimate relationship), privacy, rapport …   Law dictionary

  • intimacy — [n] closeness between people acquaintance, affection, affinity, close relationship, communion, confidence, confidentiality, experience, familiarity, friendship, inwardness, understanding; concept 388 Ant. disagreement, incompatibility …   New thesaurus

  • intimacy — ► NOUN (pl. intimacies) 1) close familiarity or friendship. 2) an intimate act or remark …   English terms dictionary

  • intimacy — [in′tə mə sē] n. pl. intimacies 1. the state or fact of being intimate; intimate association; familiarity 2. a) an intimate act b) [usually pl.] illicit sexual intercourse: a euphemism …   English World dictionary

  • Intimacy — The meaning of intimacy varies from relationship to relationship, and within a given relationship. Intimacy has more to do with rituals of connection. It is possible to compete over intimacy but that is likely to be self defeating. Intimacy… …   Wikipedia

  • intimacy — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ genuine, real, true ▪ close, deep, great ▪ emotional, physical, sexual …   Collocations dictionary

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