In″ti‐mate (?), a. [Formerly intime, L. intimus, a superl. corresponding to the compar. interior: cf. F. intime. The form intimate is due to confusion with intimate, v. t. See Interior.]
1. Innermost; inward; internal; deep-seated; hearty. “I knew from intimate impulse.” Milton.
2. Near; close; direct; thorough; complete.
He was honored with an intimate and immediate admission. South.
3. Close in friendship or acquaintance; familiar; confidential; as, an intimate friend.
Syn. — Familiar; near; friendly; confidential.