Associations to the word «Aloof»

Wiktionary

ALOOF, adverb. At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

ALOOF, adverb. Without sympathy; unfavorably.

ALOOF, adjective. Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

ALOOF, preposition. (obsolete) away from; clear of

ALOOF, adverb. In an aloof manner; "the local gentry and professional classes had held aloof for the school had accepted their sons readily enough".

ALOOF, adjective. Remote in manner; "stood apart with aloof dignity"; "a distant smile"; "he was upstage with strangers".

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