intimate

A very close friend.

"Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing."

(in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

"You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs."

To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

"He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated."

To notify.

"I will intimate you when the details are available."

Closely acquainted; familiar.

"He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for."

Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

"She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband."

Personal; private.

"an intimate setting"