in·ti·ma·cy

/ˈıntəməsi/ noun, pl -cies

1 : an intimate quality or state: such as

1 a : emotional warmth and closeness

[noncount]

the intimacy of old friends

the intimacy of their relationship

a fear of intimacy

[singular]

He felt he achieved a certain intimacy with her.

1 b [noncount] : a quality that suggests informal warmth or closeness

The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.

2 [noncount] : sexual relations

sexual/physical intimacy

3 [count] : something that is very personal and private

— usually plural

They shared intimacies about their private lives.