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US/ˈkloʊs.nəs/
UK/ˈkləʊs.nəs/
a strong feeling of friendship or love between people; also being near in space or time
In context
Cooking Tet meals together has always brought a special closeness to our family.
The study found that emotional closeness with friends protects against depression.
The hotel's closeness to the beach makes it popular with families.
Words that go with closeness
adjective + noun
- emotional closenessShared hobbies can increase emotional closeness between fathers and sons.
- physical closenessNewborn babies need physical closeness to feel safe.
noun + preposition
- closeness toMany buyers choose the area for its closeness to good schools.
- sense of closenessSharing a meal creates a sense of closeness among coworkers.
- closeness betweenThe closeness between the twins surprised their new teachers.
noun + noun
- family closenessRising rents are weakening family closeness as children move far away.