Definition & Meaning of "platonic"in English

platonic

of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

proper

relational

ungradable

domain

philosophy, history, thought

(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

Examples

They shared a platonic friendship built on mutual respect and understanding.

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