A1 noun Neutro #2,667 mais comum

intimacy

/ˈɪntɪməsi/

Intimacy is a state of being very close to another person in a friendship or a romantic relationship. it involves sharing deep feelings, personal thoughts, and having a strong emotional bond.

Exemplos

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1

The small candles in the room created a sense of intimacy.

The small candles in the room created a sense of closeness.

2

The writer describes the intimacy of family life in her new book.

The writer describes the closeness of family life in her new book.

3

I really value the intimacy we share as best friends.

I really value the closeness we share as best friends.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
intimacy
Verb
intimate
Advérbio
intimately
Adjetivo
intimate
Relacionado
intimateness
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Dica de memorização

Think of the phrase 'In-to-me-see'. When there is intimacy, you let someone 'see into you' or see your real self.

Quiz rápido

Spending time talking every night helped the couple develop a deep ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: intimacy

Exemplos

1

The small candles in the room created a sense of intimacy.

everyday

The small candles in the room created a sense of closeness.

2

The writer describes the intimacy of family life in her new book.

formal

The writer describes the closeness of family life in her new book.

3

I really value the intimacy we share as best friends.

informal

I really value the closeness we share as best friends.

4

The study explores the link between emotional intimacy and mental health.

academic

The study explores the link between emotional closeness and mental health.

5

Small office spaces can sometimes lack the intimacy needed for deep collaboration.

business

Small office spaces can sometimes lack the personal connection needed for deep collaboration.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
intimacy
Verb
intimate
Advérbio
intimately
Adjetivo
intimate
Relacionado
intimateness

Colocações comuns

emotional intimacy emotional closeness
physical intimacy physical closeness
fear of intimacy fear of getting close to others
build intimacy create a close relationship
a sense of intimacy a feeling of closeness

Frases Comuns

in the intimacy of

in the private setting of

lack of intimacy

not having enough closeness

shared intimacy

closeness experienced together

Frequentemente confundido com

intimacy vs privacy

Privacy is about being alone or hidden, while intimacy is about sharing something deep with someone else.

intimacy vs intimation

Intimation is a hint or suggestion, whereas intimacy is a state of closeness.

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Notas de uso

Intimacy can refer to physical, emotional, or intellectual closeness. While often used in romantic contexts, it is perfectly appropriate for describing close friends or family.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use this word only to mean sexual contact, but in English, it much more frequently refers to emotional trust and sharing secrets.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the phrase 'In-to-me-see'. When there is intimacy, you let someone 'see into you' or see your real self.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'intimus', which means 'innermost' or 'deepest'.

Padrões gramaticais

usually an uncountable noun can be used in plural (intimacies) to mean private acts or remarks often follows the preposition 'between' or 'with'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'emotional intimacy' is considered a vital part of a healthy marriage or long-term partnership.

Quiz rápido

Spending time talking every night helped the couple develop a deep ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: intimacy

Palavras relacionadas

index

B2

To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.

induce

B2

To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.

infer

B2

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.

inhibit

B2

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.

initiate

B2

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

inspect

B2

To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.

integrate

B2

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.

intrinsic

B2

Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.

invoke

B2

To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.

label

B2

To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.

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