What does platonic mean?
Platonic means Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love..
Platonic
/pləˈtɒnɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love..
Definitions by Sense
- Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love.
- Alternative letter-case form of Platonic (of or relating to the philosophical views of Plato and his successors).
Example Sentences
They are good friends, but their relationship is strictly platonic.
Plato gave so brilliant and impressive a defense of this common human feeling, that the doctrine of the reality of abstract objects has been known as the platonic theory of ideas ever since.
Synonyms for platonic
Antonyms for platonic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more platonic
- most platonic
- Platonic
- Platonick
- platonick
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for platonic?
Common synonyms include passionless.
What is the opposite of platonic?
Possible antonyms include romantic, sexual.
How do you use platonic in a sentence?
They are good friends, but their relationship is strictly platonic.
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