What does closeness mean?
Definitions for closeness
close·ness
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word closeness.
Princeton's WordNet
closeness, intimacynoun
a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
"their closeness grew as the night wore on"
stuffiness, closenessnoun
the quality of being close and poorly ventilated
nearness, closenessnoun
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
"the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action"
meanness, minginess, niggardliness, niggardness, parsimony, parsimoniousness, tightness, tightfistedness, closenessnoun
extreme stinginess
closeness, secretivenessnoun
characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes)
familiarity, intimacy, closenessnoun
close or warm friendship
"the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy"
Wiktionary
closenessnoun
The state of being physically close
closenessnoun
The state of being friends
closenessnoun
The state of being mean or stingy
closenessnoun
The state of being secretive
closenessnoun
The shortest path between two vertices in a graph
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Closenessnoun
Etymology: from close.
In drums, the closeness round about that preserveth the sound, maketh the noise come forth of the drum-hole more loud, than if you should strike upon the like skin extended in the open air. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 142.
I took my leave, being half stifled by the closeness of the room. Jonathan Swift, Account of Partridge’s Death.
How could particles, so widely dispersed, combine into that closeness of texture? Richard Bentley, Sermons.
The haste of the spirit to put forth, and the closeness of the bark cause prickles in boughs. Francis Bacon, Nat. History, №. 559.
I thus neglecting worldly ends, all dedicated
To closeness, and the bettering of my mind. William Shakespeare, Tempest.To his confederates he was constant and just, but not open. Such was his enquiry, and such his closeness, as they stood in the light towards him, and he stood in the dark towards them. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.
A journey of much adventure had been not communicated with any of his majesty’s counsellors, being carried with great closeness, liker a business of love than state. Henry Wotton.
We rise not against the piercing judgment of Augustus, nor the extreme caution or closeness of Tiberius. Francis Bacon, Essays.
This prince was so very reserved, that he would impart his secrets to no body: whereupon this closeness did a little perish his understanding. Jeremy Collier, of Friendship.
Irus judged, that while he could keep his poverty a secret, he should not feel it: he improved this thought into an affectation of closeness and covetousness. Joseph Addison, Spectat. №. 264.
The actions and proceedings of wise men run in a much greater closeness and coherence with one another, than thus to drive at a casual issue, brought under no forecast or design. Robert South, Sermons.
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closeness
Closeness is a measure or state of being near or intimate with someone or something. It can refer to a physical proximity, a kinship or emotional connection, or a similarity in nature or character. This term can be used in various contexts including relationships, geography, or even mathematical or scientific measurements.
Webster Dictionary
Closenessnoun
the state of being close
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of closeness in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of closeness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of closeness in a Sentence
His closeness to the citizens was his trademark.
It (the commemoration) has become a symbol of sacred closeness between Russia and its people, and in such unity and loyalty to the motherland lies our strength, our confidence, and our dignity.
William Shakespeare, "The Tempest", Act 1 scene 2:
I, thus neglecting worldly ends, all dedicated To closeness and the bettering of my mind.
The high speed ovals certainly represent the greatest risk because of the speed, because of the concrete wall and lately because of the closeness of the racing, which is far closer than it is in Formula One, the cars are very safe today but there is still that ultimate risk regardless and that will always exist. When you are side-by-side or three abreast it doesn't take much.
Our closeness makes us vulnerable, we will overcome. And we will show the other communities across this country how to do it.
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