NYT Dictionary

INTIMACY

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/
NounIN-ti-ma-cyin-ti-ma-cy · 4 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2026

Meaning

Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From intim(ate) + -acy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

communionfamiliarityclosenessaffairaffaireliaisoninvolvementamouraccordacquaintance

Antonyms

solitude

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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