in·ti·mate¹

ˈin(t)əmət/

adjective

1. 1.

   closely acquainted; familiar, close.

   “intimate friends”

   synonyms:

   close, bosom, dear, cherished, faithful, devoted, fast, firm, familiar; informalchummy “an intimate friend of Picasso’s”

2. 2.

   private and personal.

   “going into intimate details of his sexual encounters”

   synonyms:

   personal, private, confidential, secret;More

noun

1. 1.

   a very close friend.

   “his circle of intimates”

   synonyms:

   close friend, best friend, bosom friend, confidant, confidante;chum,