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Platonic
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Platonic
of or relating to the Greek philosopher Plato (?427--?347 bc) or his teachings

Platonic 

purely spiritual, not associated with the sensual (for example, platonic love). In a figurative sense, “platonic” means ideal, or not put into practice.



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But don't get all excited thinking it's going to be hook-up HQ on the 13th floor--we are talking platonically.
He became very possessive towards Elizabeth, and when she happened to mention a man named Charles who she had known platonically in Liverpool two years ago, John Fitz flew into a rage.
 
 
 
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