Definition of "platonic" [platonic]

• Of or relating to the philosophical views of Plato and his successors. (adjective)
• Not sexual in nature; platonic love. (adjective)

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• "She formed what she called a platonic friendship -- and it was really so -- with a certain M. de Seze, who was advocate-general at Bordeaux."
• "The truth is that the attraction which draws a man and a woman together in what they call platonic friendship always has something of the physical in it -- on one side or the other."
• "Jack is back and wants to be a father to Freddie, but shows no interest in Natalie, who detests the word platonic because she loves Jack."