Intimately

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntɪmətli/

Definitions of intimately

adjective Associated in close personal relations

Example Sentences

A1 They are intimately familiar with each other.

A2 The couple spoke intimately in a corner of the room.

B1 The artist's work reflects an intimately personal connection to nature.

B2 The novel delves intimately into the characters' inner thoughts and emotions.

C1 The documentary explores the lives of the subjects intimately, revealing their struggles and triumphs.

C2 The therapist and patient have an intimately trusting relationship built on years of sessions together.

adverb In a close and familiar manner; closely or privately

Example Sentences

A1 She knows him intimately.

A2 They are intimately connected.

B1 The two characters in the novel are intimately linked.

B2 The artist intimately understands the subject of his paintings.

C1 The therapist and patient have an intimately trusting relationship.

C2 The scientist is intimately familiar with the inner workings of the human brain.

Examples of intimately in a Sentence

formal The two companies are intimately connected through a long-standing partnership.

informal They were intimately involved in planning the surprise party.

slang I know that topic intimately because I've been studying it for years.

figurative The artist's paintings are intimately connected to his emotions and experiences.

Grammatical Forms of intimately

past tense

intimately

plural

intimately

comparative

more intimately

superlative

most intimately

present tense

intimately

future tense

will intimately

perfect tense

have intimately

continuous tense

is intimately

singular

intimately

positive degree

intimately

infinitive

to intimately

gerund

intimately

participle

intimately

Origin and Evolution of intimately

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'intimately' originated from the Latin word 'intimus' meaning innermost or deepest.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'intimately' has retained its original meaning of being closely acquainted or familiar with someone or something, but has also evolved to encompass a sense of privacy and personal connection.