closeness
noun [U] (RELATIONSHIP) /ˈkləʊs.nəs/
/ˈkloʊs-/ Definition
C1 the quality of knowing someone very well, liking them a lot, and spending a lot of time with them: A special closeness is supposed to exist between twins.Friendly
(Definition of closeness noun (RELATIONSHIP) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- affable adjective
- amiable adjective
- amicable adjective
- amity noun
- approachable adjective (CHARACTER)
- familiarity noun (FRIENDLINESS)
- family-friendly adjective
- first name noun
- forthcoming adjective (WILLING)
- fraternal adjective
- Freemasonry noun
- jovial adjective
- likeable adjective
- matey adjective
- neighbourly adjective
- nice adjective (KIND)
- thaw noun (FRIENDLY)
- tête-à-tête adverb
- well disposed adjective
- well in (with) idiom
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