sexual vs intimate
intimate vs sexualsexual is not a noun while intimate is a noun.
sexual and intimate both are adjectives.
sexual is not a verb while intimate is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sexual | No | Yes | No | No |
| intimate | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
As adjectives,
sexual and intimate
are synonyms defined as:
- sexual and intimate: involved in a sexual relationship
| sexual (noun) | intimate (noun) |
|---|---|
| someone to whom private matters are confided |
| sexual (adjective) | intimate (adjective) |
|---|---|
| having or involving sex | marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity |
| of or relating to or characterized by sexuality | thoroughly acquainted through study or experience |
| involved in a sexual relationship | having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere |
| innermost or essential | |
| concerning things deeply private and personal | |
| used euphemistically to refer to the genitals | |
| involved in a sexual relationship | |
| having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship |
| sexual (verb) | intimate (verb) |
|---|---|
| give to understand | |
| imply as a possibility |
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