Platonic

B2

What does "Platonic" mean?

non-sexual relationship

Synonym: non-romantic Opposite: romantic

"Platonic" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Strictly platonic.

Desperate Housewives S1E20

So it's platonic.

Euphoria S1E7

Nate and I are platonic.

Gossip Girl S2E1

That was a platonic friend thing.

How I Met Your Mother S7E17

So your arrangement with Wendy, it really was completely platonic?

Parks and Recreation S2E11

You and John Watson, just platonic?

Sherlock S2E3

It’s hard this whole platonic thing.

Friends S3E13

...or "ex-boyfriend you're now platonic with..."

The Big Bang Theory S3E7

"Platonic" in TV shows & movies

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