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You must realize that I was suffering from love and I knew him as intimately as I knew my own image in a mirror. In other words, I knew him only in relation to myself.
Angela Carter

Meaning of "intimately" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INTIMATELY

intimately  [ˈɪntɪmətlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INTIMATELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Intimately is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES INTIMATELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of intimately in the English dictionary

The definition of intimately in the dictionary is closely, privately, or personally. Other definition of intimately is in great detail; thoroughly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INTIMATELY


accurately
ˈækjʊrətlɪ
adequately
ˈædɪkwətlɪ
affectionately
əˈfɛkʃənətlɪ
appropriately
əˈprəʊprɪətlɪ
consummately
kənˈsʌmətlɪ
deliberately
dɪˈlɪbərətlɪ
delicately
ˈdelɪkətlɪ
desperately
ˈdɛspərətlɪ
disproportionately
ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃ ənətlɪ
immediately
ɪˈmiːdɪətlɪ
inanimately
ɪnˈænɪmətlɪ
inappropriately
ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪətlɪ
legitimately
lɪˈdʒɪtəmətlɪ
moderately
ˈmɒdərətlɪ
palmately
ˈpælmətlɪ
passionately
ˈpæʃənətlɪ
penultimately
pɪˈnʌltɪmətlɪ
privately
ˈpraɪvətlɪ
quietly
ˈkwaɪətlɪ
separately
ˈsɛpərətlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INTIMATELY

intima
intimacies
intimacy
intimae
intimal
intimate
intimateness
intimation
intime
intimidate
intimidated
intimidating
intimidatingly
intimidation
intimidator
intimidatory
intimism
intimist
intimiste
intimity

WORDS THAT END LIKE INTIMATELY

absolutely
alternately
approximately
articulately
coordinately
corporately
dispassionately
elaborately
fortunately
immaculately
inadequately
indiscriminately
intricately
lately
ornately
philately
proportionately
proximately
stately
ultimately
unfortunately

Synonyms and antonyms of intimately in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INTIMATELY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «intimately» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of intimately

Translation of «intimately» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INTIMATELY

Find out the translation of intimately to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of intimately from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «intimately» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

密切
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

íntimamente
570 millions of speakers

English

intimately
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अच्छी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وثيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тесно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

intimamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গলাগলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

intimement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Intim
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

genau
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

親密に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

속속들이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kepenak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mật thiết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெருக்கமாகத்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सलगीने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yakından
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

intimamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

intymnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тісно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

intim
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στενά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

intiem
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

intimt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

intimt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of intimately

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INTIMATELY»

The term «intimately» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.728 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INTIMATELY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about intimately

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10 QUOTES WITH «INTIMATELY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word intimately.
1
Steve Antin
I've always had a love affair with New York City, and I've threatened to get an apartment there one day. But it just made sense for me to set 'Burlesque' on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. It's a place I know intimately well and love, and I think there's a great story to be told with L.A.
2
Julianna Baggott
As a writer, my main objective is to tell the story urgently - as if whispering it into one ear - and to know the characters intimately.
3
Birch Bayh
I think that it's important if you run for President that you have to make those important decisions. And your father, if he can help, probably, he helps just by being your father without getting intimately involved.
4
Birch Bayh
I should point out that I was intimately involved with a group of women here a year and a half ago when there was an effort made by a right wing element in the President's party to get him to turn back the clock.
5
Anatole Broyard
There is something about seeing real people on a stage that makes a bad play more intimately, more personally offensive than any other art form.
6
Angela Carter
You must realize that I was suffering from love and I knew him as intimately as I knew my own image in a mirror. In other words, I knew him only in relation to myself.
7
Pat Conroy
The most powerful words in English are 'Tell me a story,' words that are intimately related to the complexity of history, the origins of language, the continuity of the species, the taproot of our humanity, our singularity, and art itself.
8
Clifton Daniel
I would say that President Roosevelt probably was more intimately in touch with the press corps at the White House than President Truman was.
9
Helen Dunmore
I concentrate on the lives of individuals whom the reader comes to know and feel with intimately.
10
Dave Eggers
Having lost people when they were young, you feel intimately acquainted with mortality, I guess. Though I procrastinate worse than anybody.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INTIMATELY»

Discover the use of intimately in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to intimately and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Knowing God Intimately: Being as Close to Him as You Want to Be
The depth of our relationship with God is not dependent on his pursuit of us, but on our pursuit of him and our willingness to be obedient to his Word.
Joyce Meyer, 2008
2
The Fear Of The Lord: Discover the Key to Intimately Knowing God
Unlock the treasures of salvation It is time to give God His due honor and reverence in a way that will revolutionize your life in your worship, prayers, and personal life.
John Bevere, 2010
3
Married...But Lonely: Stop Merely Existing. Start Living ...
In Married...but Lonely Dr. David Clarke will show you seven steps that you as the wife can implement with or without your husband's cooperation and begin to experience the kind of marriage you've always wanted.
David E. Clarke, 2013
4
Relationships for the Intimately Challenged: Connecting With ...
Helps readers build and maintain strong relationships in all facets of life.
Clint Stonebraker, 2008
5
Reflecting His Image: The Beauty of Following Christ Intimately
This easy-to-read book is full of short chapters that touch on these issues and many more. Let K.P. Yohannan take you on a journey back up the mountain to the source of true, living water—Christ Himself.
K. P. Yohannan, 2004
6
The Elephant in the Playroom: Ordinary Parents Write ...
Presents a collection of personal accounts by parents of children with such developmental challenges as ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, and autism, offering insight into the daily experiences of raising children with special needs.
Denise Brodey, 2008
7
Come Walk with Me: A Practical Guide to Knowing Christ ...
A warm, knowledgeable guide provides a practical, instructional plan for women who feel called to be spiritual mentors, especially to younger women, focusing on profitable ways to study the Bible and how to apply what they have learned.
Carole Mayhall, 1998
8
The Complete Nevada Traveler: The Affectionate and ...
In addition to an introduction to the communities and regions travelers encounter as they move through the state, Toll includes recommendations for his favorite restaurants, lodgings, and entertainments.
David W. Toll, 2002
9
Becoming Intimately Mobile
This book adds to the small body of work currently existing in the social sciences which describes ways in which the internet aids such face-to-face intimacy.
Paula Bialski, 2012
10
Knowing the True and Living God Intimately
Shaniqua Smith. in your life. The more you recognize the goodness of God in your life, the more you will begin to appreciate Him. The more you appreciate God, the more 'thanks' and 'praises' you will give to Him. The more 'thanks' and ...
Shaniqua Smith, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INTIMATELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term intimately is used in the context of the following news items.
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Review: New comics from Anders Nilsen, Lynn Johnston, and Max …
Given how intimately I feel like I know the Patterson family – the stars of Lynn Johnston's beloved comic strip, For Better or for Worse – it was a ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
2
Egypt's New Drug Addiction - The Daily Beast
... workload to make ends meet amid high inflation, tramadol's fortunes appear to be intimately wrapped up with those of the country at large. «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
3
CNBC Excerpts: Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant Speaks With CNBC's …
... Syngenta combination completely redefines the industry one more time in how we use chemistry and link it much more intimately to seed. «CNBC, Jul 15»
4
Hidden Artworks That Come with Instructions - Hyperallergic
... drawings, environments, films, and language-based works that are meant to be intimately experienced and require a highly structured mode ... «Hyperallergic, Jul 15»
5
A Wine Jug That's Fit for a Roman Feast or a Brooklyn Banquet - WSJ
... we believe that, in all likelihood, Ennion was the workshop owner, but as the owner, he would have been intimately involved in the creation of ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
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I don't know how he does it! Meet the new superdads | Life and style …
All of which leaves many fathers facing a dilemma that will be wearily familiar to most mothers: if being a “good dad” means being intimately ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
7
New book offers advice to women battling exhaustion - Houston …
"I'm intimately familiar with this phenomenon, not just as a physician, but because I was tired for 20 years straight. … I'd have about 21/2 hours ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
8
Let's Talk About Britney Spears' Leaked Grocery Lists | MUNCHIES
... themselves, Britney clearly has enough of a relationship with Cap'n Crunch that she feels comfortable intimately abbreviating it to “Capns”. «Munchies_ Food by VICE, Jul 15»
9
Pluto: Music Inspired by Vastness of Stars and Space - Time
This is all nothing new – music and astronomy have been intimately linked since antiquity. An inaudible expression of mathematics via ... «TIME, Jul 15»
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'Let Me Explain You,' by Annie Liontas - The New York Times
Annie Liontas's debut novel, “Let Me Explain You,” opens with a type of communication that many of us know intimately: an email from a parent. «New York Times, Jul 15»

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