🇬🇧🇨🇳 intimate - 亲密的 : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "intimate" ("亲密的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Intimate means very close and special in a personal way, like a best-friend kind of closeness or a quiet, cozy moment that you usually share only with people you really trust.
The most intimate moment of my day is when I sit alone with a slice of chocolate cake and promise it I will never share it.
My sister and I had an intimate meeting under the table to decide who had to eat the last weird-looking meatball.
Our intimate camping night was all about deep talks, stargazing, and pretending we totally weren’t afraid of every single cricket noise.
I had an intimate conversation with my plant, and now I’m worried because one leaf fell off right after I told it my math grade.
“Intimate” can also mean very private or personal, so when you tell someone your intimate secrets, it’s usually about your feelings.
She and her friend sat close in an intimate room. He gave her an intimate note and she read an intimate line. The small lamp made an intimate glow across the table. They touched the old photo and shared an intimate laugh, then looked up and smiled, feeling safe together.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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