aloof

adjective
[L20011]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : aloof

Senses

  • at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away

    • 1882: As I stand aloof and look there is to me something profoundly affecting in large masses of men following the lead of those who do not believe in men.
    [Leaves of Grass]

  • without sympathy; unfavorably

aloof

adverb
[L20010]

Forms

  • aloof

Senses