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Intimacy

/ˈɪntəməsi/
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(noun) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality.

Their intimacy grew with the years.
He often hastens physical intimacy, much to the chagrin of his dates.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The small candlelit room provided a sense of ____ that made the dinner feel very personal.

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