platonically
As just friends
Platonically describes a relationship or feeling that is affectionate but not sexual or romantic.
The word derives from the philosopher Plato's writings on love that transcends physical desire.
Two people can love each other platonically—deeply caring without romantic involvement: We're close, but strictly platonically.
The term often clarifies boundaries: They lived together platonically for years.
State of having company
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
bonding · closeness · intimacy · connection · attachment · warmth · caring · devotion
Relating to elenctic inquiry
- dialoguesExchanges between speakers
- formsVarieties or documents
- idealsStandards of perfection
- academyInstitution of learning
metaphysics · epistemology · dialectic · ontology · ethics · realism · aesthetics · rationalism
Condensed version of text
- conceptualOf or relating to ideas
- theoreticalBased on hypothesis, untested
- idealizedMade to seem perfect
- cerebralRelating to intellect
rational · reasoned · thoughtful · scholarly · academic · philosophical · contemplative · reflective
companionship
State of having company
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
fondness · bonding · closeness · intimacy · connection · attachment · warmth · caring · devotion · loyalty
Socratic
Relating to elenctic inquiry
academy · metaphysics · epistemology · dialectic · ontology · ethics · realism · aesthetics · rationalism · Republic
abstract
Condensed version of text
- conceptualOf or relating to ideas
- theoreticalBased on hypothesis, untested
- idealizedMade to seem perfect
cerebral · rational · reasoned · thoughtful · scholarly · academic · philosophical · contemplative · reflective · analytical
platonicallyromantically
In amorous fashion
sexually · amorously · erotically · intimately · passionately
platonicallylustfully
With sexual desire
physically · carnally · sexually · lecherously · wantonly
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