Intimate
Intimate adjective - Closely acquainted.
Usage example: intimate friends who can practically finish each other's sentences
Near is a synonym for intimate in close topic. In some cases you can use "Near" instead the word "Intimate" as an adjective or a preposition, when it comes to topics like friendly.
Both words in one sentence
- Near the end of the series, Spike misunderstands Illyria's archaic use of the word "intimate" and alleges that he is safe because he and Angel have never been intimate, but then adds "Except that one..." Enter drooling slashers...
Source: Noodle Incident / Live-Action TV -
Massages are good fodder for comedy, because the near-intimate touching is uncomfortable or can create an uncomfortable situation.
Source: Happy Ending Massage -
Sima Yi and Shan Wuling's intimate moment and running gag: "- clan is already near my lips" in volume 20 call back to a similar scene in volume 17.
Source: Manhua / Ravages Of Time
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