Definition of intimacy Intimacy

/ɪˈntʌmʌsi/ - [intumusee] - in•ti•ma•cy

We found 7 definitions of intimacy from 5 different sources.

What does intimacy mean?

Noun
intimacy - a feeling of being intimate and belonging together; "their closeness grew as the night wore on"
		closeness
		belonging happiness felt in a secure relationship; "with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging"
intimacy - close or warm friendship; "the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy"
		familiarity, closeness
		friendliness a friendly disposition
intimacy - a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
		affair, affaire, liaison, involvement, amour

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intimacy (Noun)
feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, not necessarily involving sexuality.

intimacy (n.)
The state of being intimate; close familiarity or association; nearness in friendship.

Intimacy is linked with feelings of closeness among partners in a relationship. It varies from relationship to relationship, and within a given relationship, feelings of closeness may be connected or confused with sexual feelings. In other relationships, intimacy has more to do with shared moments than sexual interactions.

This is not a precise definition but it seems that intimacy and healthy relationships go hand in hand. Indeed, intimacy is basic in any meaningful relationship: the basis of friendship and one of the foundations of love.

The main forms of intimacy are emotional intimacy and physical intimacy. Intellectual intimacy, familiarity with a person's culture and interests, is common among friends. Members of religious or philosophic groups may also perceive a "spiritual intimacy" in their commonality. Some describe intimacy with the homonymous "into me see".