| Main Entry: | intimately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | closely |
Synonyms: |
confidentially, familiarly, informally, lovingly, personally, privately, secretly, well |
Antonyms: |
openly, publicly, reservedly |
| Main Entry: | closely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | approximately, carefully |
Synonyms: |
by the skin of one's teeth, exactly, firmly, hard, heedfully, in conjunction with, intently, intimately, jointly, meticulously, mindfully, minutely, nearly, punctiliously, scrupulously, searchingly, sharply, similarly, strictly, thoughtfully |
| Main Entry: | fully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely, in all respects |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, all out, all the way, altogether*, entirely, every inch, from A to Z, from soup to nuts, heart and soul, intimately, outright, perfectly, positively, quite, royal*, thoroughly, through and through, totally, utterly, wholly, without exaggeration |
Antonyms: |
incompletely, partially, partly |
| Main Entry: | jointly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | as one |
Synonyms: |
accordingly, agreeably, alike, arm in arm, coincidentally, collectively, combined, companionably, concomitantly, concurrently, conjointly, connectedly, cooperatively, en masse, hand in glove, hand in hand, harmoniously, in a group, in common, in company with, in concert, in conjunction, in league, in partnership, in unison, inextricably, inseparably, intimately, mutually, reciprocally, side by side, similarly, simultaneously, synchronically, together, unitedly, with one another |
Antonyms: |
singly |
| Main Entry: | secretly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in hidden manner |
Synonyms: |
behind closed doors, behind someone's back, by stealth, clandestinely, confidentially, covertly, furtively, hush-hush, in camera, in confidence, in holes and corners, in secret, in strict confidence, insidiously, intimately, obscurely, on the QT, on the quiet, on the sly, personally, privately, privily, quietly, slyly, stealthily, sub rosa, surreptitiously, under the table, underhandedly, unobserved |
Antonyms: |
openly, publicly |
| Main Entry: | essentially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | basically |
Synonyms: |
actually, approximately, at heart, at the heart of, centrally, characteristically, chiefly, determinately, factually, fundamentally, importantly, in effect, in essence, indispensably, inherently, intimately, intrinsically, materially, more or less so, naturally, necessarily, originally, permanently, primarily, principally, quite, radically, really, significantly, substantially, truly, typically, virtually, vitally |
| Notes: | essentially means at bottom or by one's very nature, while substantially means to a great extent or degree or considerably |
Antonyms: |
apparently, on the surface, superficially |
| Main Entry: | huggermugger |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | secretly |
Synonyms: |
behind closed doors, behind someone's back, by stealth, clandestinely, confidentially, covertly, furtively, hush-hush, in camera, in confidence, in holes and corners, in secret, in strict confidence, insidiously, intimately, o, obscurely, on the QT |