The two most common senses of platonic come from the same source, yet are different enough in meaning that it is rather important to distinguish between them. The original sense relates to the …

Nov 10, 2025 · A platonic relationship is one in which two people share a close emotional bond but do not have a romantic or sexual relationship. They may even feel love for each other, referred to as …

Platonic characterizes a close but non-sexual relationship between people. It’s especially used in reference to two people of opposite sexes who have a strong, deep friendship.

Feb 14, 2025 · The common understanding of Platonic love, so called after the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, is that it indicates a relationship of strong affection from which sex is excluded. But …

/ pləˈtɑn·ɪk / Add to word list (of a relationship or emotion) affectionate but not sexual (Definition of platonic from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism. 2. (usu. l.c.) of or pertaining to an intimate relationship characterized by the absence of sexual involvement: platonic love. 3. (usu. l.c.) free from …

Platonic relationships or feelings of affection do not involve sex. She values the platonic friendship she has had with him for ten years.