Word
intimately
Phoneticsin·ti·mate·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪntəmətɫi/
UK/ˈɪntɪmətli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a very close, personal, or detailed way. You use this when you know someone very well or understand a subject perfectly.
adv. in a way that involves a very close personal relationship or a detailed, thorough knowledge of a subject.
Examples
“She knows the city intimately after living there for years.”
“The two artists worked intimately on the project, sharing every sketch and idea throughout the process.”
“To manage the ecosystem effectively, one must understand intimately how each species interacts with its environment and how even minor changes can disrupt the delicate balance of the entire region.”
Examples
simple
“She knows the city intimately after living there for years.”
contextual
“The two artists worked intimately on the project, sharing every sketch and idea throughout the process.”
complex
“To manage the ecosystem effectively, one must understand intimately how each species interacts with its environment and how even minor changes can disrupt the delicate balance of the entire region.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “intimately” in context.
Verb
01. intimately associate
“The brand is intimately associated with luxury and high-end fashion.”
adv + verb
02. intimately relate
“The two issues are intimately related, so solving one will help resolve the other.”
adv + verb
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Real-World Examples
“In Angh, he explores this through the relationship between the father and son who "intimately love and care about each other very deeply", even as their worlds begin to pull apart.” “But caring so intimately for Alexandre reawakens powerful feelings.” Etymology
From intimate + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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