Synonyms for

Platonic

Verb / plʌˈtɑ:nɪk / Another word for platonic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Platonic refers to a relationship that is purely friendly and not romantic.

Synonyms & similar words

platonic nonsexual nonromantic chaste pure innocent amicable cordial friendly comradely brotherly sisterly unromantic unadulterated unaffected unbiased unprejudiced impartial objective detached disinterested

Synonyms by register

Formal

nonsexual chaste pure spiritual

Informal

friendly buddy-buddy just friends

Literary

ascetic disembodied ethereal

Antonyms

romantic sexual physical carnal sensual erotic passionate

Common collocations

  • platonic love
  • platonic friendship
  • platonic relationship
  • platonic soulmate
  • platonic admirer
  • platonic ideal
  • purely platonic

Word family

noun Platonism
adjective platonic

Usage note

Refers to a relationship that is affectionate but not sexual or romantic. It is often used to describe friendships between people who might otherwise be expected to have a romantic connection.

Example sentences

  1. My best friend and I have a platonic relationship.
  2. Its possible for a man and a woman to have a platonic friendship.
  3. Their relationship was purely platonic and not romantic in any way.
  4. I dont have any romantic feelings for him, its just a platonic friendship.
  5. We started out dating, but now were just platonic friends.

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