Meaning
platonic
- describing a deep affectionate relationship without sexual intimacy
- purely theoretical, ideal, or without practical consequences
In a sentence
Fra loro è nato un amore platonico che dura da anni.
A platonic love grew between them that has lasted for years.
La vittoria si è rivelata un successo puramente platonico.
The victory proved to be a purely symbolic success.
Condividete solo un legame platonico o c'è dell'altro?
Do you only share a platonic bond or is there something more?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| platonico | masculine · singular |
| platonica | feminine · singular |
| platonici | masculine · plural |
| platoniche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The masculine plural is platonici, taking the soft 'c' sound (/tʃ/) before the plural ending.