adverbadverb
íntimamente
intimately
Definition & meaning
Íntimamente is an adverb meaning intimately, deeply, or closely, depending on the context.
- In a personal or private way: Se conocen íntimamente — “They know each other intimately.”
- Deeply or inwardly: Estaba íntimamente convencido — “He was deeply convinced.”
- In a close relationship: Los dos conceptos están íntimamente relacionados — “The two concepts are closely related.”
Grammar & Word origin
It is formed from the feminine adjective íntima (“intimate” or “deep”) and the adverb-forming suffix -mente, roughly equivalent to English “-ly.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- cercanamente — “closely”; emphasizes proximity rather than intimacy or depth.
- profundamente — “deeply”; emphasizes intensity, especially of feelings or beliefs.
- superficialmente — “superficially”; an antonym when the word refers to depth of knowledge or feeling.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Conozco íntimamente a mi mejor amigo.adverb
I know my best friend intimately.
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