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platonic

UK
/pləˈtɒnɪk/
US
/pləˈtɑnɪk/

Translations

platonicadjective
more platonic
Comp.
most platonic
Super.
UK
/pləˈtɒnɪk/
US
/pləˈtɑnɪk/
platoniqueRelatif à Platon ou à sa philosophie.
The Platonic concept of forms has influenced Western metaphysics.
Le concept platonique des formes a influencé la métaphysique occidentale.
platoniqueSe dit d’une relation intime ou affectueuse sans dimension sexuelle.
Their friendship was purely platonic, with no romantic feelings involved.
Leur amitié était purement platonique, sans aucun sentiment amoureux.
Synonyms
ideal
theoretical
intellectual
nonsexual
spiritual

Definitions

platonicadjective
Relating to a relationship that is intimate and affectionate but not sexual.
Their friendship was purely platonic, with no romantic feelings involved.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Greek philosopher Plato or his philosophy.
The Platonic concept of forms has influenced Western metaphysics.
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