Definition & Meaning of "aloof"in English

aloof

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

chilly

cold

distant

frigid

frosty

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most aloof

Comparative

more aloof

gradable

Examples

Despite being at the party, he seemed aloof and uninterested in mingling with the guests.

aloof

apart from others

Grammatical Information

adverbs of manner

Examples

The cat sat aloof on the windowsill, ignoring everyone.

Lexical Tree

aloofness

aloof

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