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intimate way

[ɪn-tə-mət weɪ]
noun phrasepl: intimate ways
forma íntima
1. A manner or method characterized by closeness, familiarity, or personal connection
They shared their thoughts in an intimate way.
Eles compartilharam seus pensamentos de forma íntima.
2. A manner that is private or personal in nature, often involving deep emotional or physical connection
He spoke to her in an intimate way that revealed his true feelings.
Ele falou com ela de maneira íntima que revelou seus verdadeiros sentimentos.
Synonyms
personal wayclose mannerprivate wayfamiliar waytender way
Antonyms
distant wayformal wayimpersonal waypublic waydetached manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma íntima
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jeito íntimo
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
forma íntima
Standard formal usage
Portugal
forma íntima
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in an intimate way
on intimate terms
intimate relationship
close and intimate
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