platonic
adjective/pləˈtɑnɪk/
Frequency rank: #10,646 most common English word
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is purely friendly and not sexual or romantic.
Example sentence
Their relationship remained platonic throughout the years, with no romantic feelings involved.
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