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à deux |
(French) of or for two, esp. in an intimate or private manner. |
alter ego |
an extremely close friend; one who is intimate. [1/2 definitions] |
bosom |
very close; intimate [1/2 definitions] |
chamber music |
music that is written for a small number of instruments, such as a string quartet, and suited for performance in an intimate setting. |
chum1 |
(informal) a close or intimate friend; pal. [1/2 definitions] |
close-up |
a detailed, intimate portrayal. [1/2 definitions] |
cohabit |
to live together in an intimate relationship, esp. outside of marriage. |
commune1 |
to be in close or intimate communication. [1/2 definitions] |
communion |
an act or instance of intimate communication or sharing. [1/3 definitions] |
cozy |
on intimate or friendly terms. [1/5 definitions] |
familiar |
closely acquainted; intimate. [3/7 definitions] |
fraternize |
to have friendly or intimate relations with a member or members of a hostile or alien group, such as occupying enemy troops or civilians in an occupied country. [1/2 definitions] |
girl |
an intimate female friend; sweetheart. [1/3 definitions] |
inner |
intimate or exclusive. [1/4 definitions] |
inside job |
(informal) a crime committed by someone with intimate knowledge of, or association with, the victim or the victim's property or premises. |
intimacy |
the condition of being close in friendship or otherwise intimate. [2/3 definitions] |
lingerie |
women's intimate clothing, such as underwear or nightwear. |
pillow talk |
private conversation of an intimate nature, as between a husband and wife in bed. |
soul mate |
a person, usu. of the opposite sex, with whom one has a strong intimate attachment based on shared interests, values, and the like. |
tight |
(informal) close; intimate. [1/10 definitions] |
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