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platonic

/pləˈtɒn.ɪk/
adjective★Intermediate💡 non-romantic friendship
informal

Relating to or involving a close but non-romantic relationship.

They share a deep platonic bond.

They have a strong friendship without romantic feelings.

💡

Often used to emphasize the absence of romantic or sexual attraction in a close relationship.

Collocations

platonic friendshipa close friendship without romanceplatonic loveaffectionate but non-romantic love

Synonyms

non-romanticfriendlypurely platonic

Antonyms

romanticsexualpassionate

Related Phrases

platonic lovephrase
affectionate but non-romantic love

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'platonic' to describe friendships that are close but not romantic.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the name of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who discussed idealized, non-physical love in his works.

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used to clarify that a relationship is strictly friendly and not romantic.

Word Breakdown

Plato
ancient Greek philosopher
root
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-ic
relating to
suffix
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