Intimates Meaning in English
word · lemma: intimate
ˈɪntəməts
IN-tuh-mits
ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪts
IN-ti-mayts
Definition
'Intimates' can mean close friends or partners (people you are very close to) or refer to underwear (clothing worn next to the skin).
Usage & Nuances
'Intimates' as a noun is mostly used in fashion and retail to mean underwear, especially for women. It can also mean close friends but this plural use for people is now formal and less common. 'Intimate' as an adjective describes relationships or atmosphere.
Spanish: íntimos (ropa interior) - personas íntimas (amigos cercanos)Portuguese (BR): íntimos (roupa íntima) - pessoas íntimas (amigos próximos)Portuguese (PT): íntimos (roupa interior) - pessoas íntimas (amigos próximos)Chinese (Simplified): 贴身内衣 - 亲密好友Chinese (Traditional): 貼身內衣 - 親密好友Hindi: अंतर वस्त्र - घनिष्ठ मित्रArabic: ملابس داخلية - أصدقاء مقربونBengali: অন্তর্বাস - ঘনিষ্ঠ বন্ধুRussian: нижнее бельё - близкие друзьяJapanese: 下着 - 親しい友人Vietnamese: đồ lót - bạn thânKorean: 속옷 - 친밀한 친구Turkish: iç çamaşırı - yakın arkadaşlarUrdu: انڈرویئر - قریبی دوستIndonesian: pakaian dalam - teman dekat
Example Sentences
She bought new intimates at the store.
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My intimates know all my secrets.
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This section sells only women's intimates.
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Only a few intimates were invited to their small wedding.
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You should wash your intimates separately to protect the fabric.
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Some stores have a special section for intimates near the back.
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