2007-03-27 22:41:47 · 14 answers · asked by bresz2000 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Platonic means that you date without boning.
2007-03-27 22:44:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One entry found for platonic.
Main Entry: pla·ton·ic
Pronunciation: pl&-'tä-nik, plA-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin platonicus, from Greek platOnikos, from PlatOn Plato
1 capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
2 a : relating to or based on platonic love; also : experiencing or professing platonic love b : of, relating to, or being a relationship marked by the absence of romance or sex
3 : NOMINAL, THEORETICAL
- pla·ton·i·cal·ly /-ni-k(&-)lE/ adverb
2007-03-28 03:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Platonic means relating to, or being a relationship, marked by the absence of romance or sex. If somebody tells you their feelings for you is strictly platonic, it means there's no sexual attraction or interest.
2007-03-27 22:46:24 · answer #3 · answered by 3AngelsLuck 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means to just be friends, no romance involved.
Plato was a Greek Philosopher and he thought that society would function best if men and women didn't pair up, children would be born without the messy relationship bit and then brought up in state creches.
2007-03-28 08:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by elflaeda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the adverb form of "platonic." If capitalized, it may mean "of or pertaining to Plato," the ancient philosopher. It may also refer to platonic (or Platonic) love, which is generally understood to mean love that is free from sexual desire or at least free from sexual intimacy (even if desire exists.) I hope this helps.
2007-03-27 22:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Jacques 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A platonic relationship or emotion is affectionate but not sexual:
She knew he fancied her, but preferred to keep their relationship platonic.
2007-03-27 22:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to say two people have a platonic relationship is the same as saying they're just friends
2007-03-28 00:54:29 · answer #7 · answered by kirsty b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
platonically (nb sp) means being friends, not lovers
2007-03-27 22:43:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
friends no intimacy or physical contact
2007-03-28 05:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by stormyweather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purely spiritual, friendly
2007-03-27 22:44:35 · answer #10 · answered by Barbara Doll to you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋