platonic
IPA: pɫʌtˈɑnɪk
Root Word: Platonic
noun
- A Platonist; a follower of Plato's ideas.
- A Platonic solid.
adjective
- Of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato or his philosophies.
- Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love.
- Alternative letter-case form of platonic (non-sexual). [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). [Of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato or his philosophies.]
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Examples of "platonic" in Sentences
- Their friendship was purely platonic, with no romantic feelings involved
- She appreciated their platonic relationship, knowing she could always count on him as a friend
- Despite their close bond, they both agreed to keep their relationship strictly platonic
- Some people believe that men and women can't be platonic friends, but they proved them wrong
- He valued their platonic connection, grateful for her companionship without any romantic complications
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