Difference between Intimate and Sexual

What is the difference between Intimate and Sexual?

Intimate as an adjective is closely acquainted; familiar. while Sexual as an adjective is of or relating to having sex (as in verb phrase usage; e.g. sexual reproduction)

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: Electrical science has disclosed to us the more intimate relation existing between widely different forces and phenomena and has thus led us to a more complete comprehension of Nature and its many manifestations to our senses.

Sexual

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: of or relating to having sex (as in verb phrase usage; e.g. sexual reproduction)of or relating to the sex of an organism (as in concrete noun usage; e.g. male or female)of or relating to sexuality (as in abstract noun usage; e.g. sexual behavior)

Example sentence: It is the duty of every thoughtful Indian not to marry. In case he is helpless in regard to marriage, he should abstain from sexual intercourse with his wife.

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

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