A very close friend.
Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing.
(in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.
You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs.
To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated.
To notify.
I will intimate you when the details are available.