He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.
approval If you use intimate to describe an occasion or the atmosphere of a place, you like it because it is quiet and pleasant, and seems suitable for close conversations between friends. an intimate candlelit dinner for two
If two people are in an intimate relationship, they are involved with each other in a loving or sexual way. their intimate moments with their boyfriends. + intimately in·ti·mate·ly You have to be willing to get to know yourself and your partner intimately
marked by close aquaintance, association, or familiarity; "intimate friend"; "intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles" - V L Parrington
If you intimate something, you say it in an indirect way. He went on to intimate that he was indeed contemplating a shake-up of the company He had intimated to the French and Russians his readiness to come to a settlement. = hint. to make people understand what you mean without saying it directly intimate that
An intimate connection between ideas or organizations, for example, is a very strong link between them. an intimate connection between madness and wisdom + intimately in·ti·mate·ly Property and equities are intimately connected in Hong Kong
having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere; especially through smallness and informality; "had a cozy chat"; "a relaxed informal manner"; "an intimate cocktail lounge"; "the small room was cozy and intimate"
give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his wife" marked by close aquaintance, association, or familiarity; "intimate friend"; "intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles" - V
marked by close aquaintance, association, or familiarity; "intimate friend"; "intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles"
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship; "on familiar terms"; "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"
Parrington thoroughly acquainted with through study or experience; "this girl, so intimate with nature"-W