Platonic

Pronunciation: /pləˈtɑːnɪk/

Platonic (adj)

  1. Describes a relationship between people that is friendly, with no romantic or sexual feelings.
  2. Describes something that exists mainly as an idea, not as a physical or practical thing.
  3. Relating to Plato’s ideas, especially the belief that true knowledge comes from understanding forms.

Platonic (adjective)

Examples

  • They have a platonic friendship, and they never date.
  • I value our platonic friendship because it feels safe.