Difference between Intimate and Friendly

What is the difference between Intimate and Friendly?

Intimate as an adjective is closely acquainted; familiar. while Friendly as an adjective is generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

Intimate

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Closely acquainted; familiar. Of or involved in a sexual relationship. Personal, private.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A very close friend. (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To suggest or disclose discreetly.

Example sentence: I consider abortion to be a deeply personal and intimate issue for women and I don't believe male legislators should even vote on the issue.

Friendly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a friendly manner, like a friend.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.Person or entity on the same side of a conflict.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.Inviting, characteristic of friendliness.Having an easy relationship with something, as in user-friendly etc.Without any hostility, as in friendly competition.Of or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports

Example sentence: There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.

We hope you now know whether to use Intimate or Friendly in your sentence.

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