Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - intimacy

n. (pl. -ies) 1 the state of being intimate. 2 an intimate act, esp. sexual intercourse. 3 an intimate remark; an endearment. INTIMATE 1. adj. & n. --adj. 1 closely acquainted; familiar, close (an intimate friend; an intimate relationship). 2 private and personal (intimate thoughts). 3 (usu. foll. by with) having sexual relations. 4 (of knowledge) detailed, thorough. 5 (of a relationship between things) close. 6 (of mixing etc.) thorough. 7 essential, intrinsic. 8 (of a place etc.) friendly; promoting close personal relationships. --n. a very close friend. Derivatives intimately adv. Etymology: L intimus inmost 2. v.tr. 1 (often foll. by that + clause) state or make known. 2 imply, hint. Derivatives intimater n. intimation n. Etymology: LL intimare announce f. L intimus inmost