Definition of PLATONIC

platonic

Adjective

  • Relating to spiritual love or friendship, free from sensual desire.
  • of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
    • "Platonic dialogues"

Adjective Satellite

  • free from physical desire
    • "platonic love"

Adj

  • Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love.
  • Alternative letter-case form of Platonic (of or relating to the philosophical views of Plato and his successors).

Examples

  • Their Scrabble rivalry was strictly platonic; no bad feelings, just competitive spirit.
  • They are good friends, but their relationship is strictly platonic.

Origin / Etymology

Variant of Platonic, which see. The sense “non-sexual” dates to the 17th century in English, and to the 15th century in Latin; see platonic love for details.

Antonyms

romantic, sexual

Scrabble Score: 12

platonic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
platonic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
platonic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

platonic: valid Words With Friends Word