What does the cryptic crossword clue "Confidentially intimate feeling in functions with Boris, ultimately (8)" mean?

The definition is "Confidentially intimate feeling". The wordplay uses charade, parts. COSINES (synonym of "functions") + S (last letter of "Boris,") [last letter: "ultimately"]; definition: "Confidentially intimate feeling" The answer is COSINESS.

Confidentially intimate feeling in functions with Boris, ultimately (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29002 | 16 Down | 2023-02-24 flower

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