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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIntimacy
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A close, familiar, and affectionate relationship with another person.
"They shared a deep emotional intimacy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'intimacy' originates from the Latin 'intimus', meaning 'innermost' or 'most secret'. It evolved through Middle English in the 14th century, where it began to denote closeness in relationships, both emotional and physical.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intimacy" is said worldwide
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intimité
Transliteration: intimité
"Leur amitié est basée sur une grande intimité."
Intamität
Transliteration: Intimität
Script: Intimität
"Sie schätzten die Vertrautheit und Intimität ihrer Beziehung."
intimità
Transliteration: intimità
"Cercavano un momento di intimità."
intimidad
Transliteration: intimidad
"La pareja necesitaba más intimidad en su relación."
intimidade
Transliteration: intimidade
"A conversa exigia um certo nível de intimidade."
अंतरंगता
Transliteration: antarangta
"उनके बीच गहरी अंतरंगता थी।"
亲密
Transliteration: qīnmì
"他们之间有一种特殊的亲密感。"
친밀함
Transliteration: chinmilham
"그들은 서로에 대한 깊은 친밀감을 느꼈다."
親密さ
Transliteration: shinmitsu sa
"彼らの間には強い親密さがあった。"
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