in·ti·ma·cy 
/ˈɪntəməsi/ noun
plural in·ti·ma·cies /ˈɪntəməsi/ noun 1 : an intimate quality or state: such as 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.
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.
b [noncount] : a quality that suggests informal warmth or closeness
▪ The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.
▪ sexual/physical intimacy
