LookItUp

intimately

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɪntəmətli/ · UK /ˈɪntɪmətli/

intimately means: In a very close, personal way, or with very detailed knowledge of someone or something.

adverb

VERY CLOSELYC1

In a very close, personal way, or with very detailed knowledge of someone or something.

  • They know each other intimately.
  • She is intimately familiar with the area.
  • The two problems are intimately connected.

How to use it: intimately familiar with something (He is intimately familiar with the company’s history.); intimately connected with something (Her work is intimately connected with her childhood.)

Similar words: closely, deeply

Common phrases: know someone intimately, intimately familiar, intimately connected

Questions about intimately

What does intimately mean?

In a very close, personal way, or with very detailed knowledge of someone or something.

What is intimately in other languages?

Türkçe: yakından · Español: íntimamente · Français: intimement · Deutsch: innig · Italiano: intimamente · 日本語: 親密に

How do you pronounce intimately?

In American English /ˈɪntəmətli/; in British English /ˈɪntɪmətli/.

How do you use intimately in a sentence?

They know each other intimately. She is intimately familiar with the area.

Learn intimately while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

intimately in other languages

More words