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Aloof is defined as at a distance, either physically or mentally.

(adverb)

A child standing away from the rest of her friends is an example of someone who is aloof.
A student who never pays attention in class is an example of someone who is aloof.

See aloof in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

at a distance but in view; apart

Origin: a-, a- + loof < Du loef, luff

adjective

at a distance; removed
distant in sympathy, interest, etc.; reserved and cool: her manner was aloof

Related Forms:

aloofly adverb
aloofness noun

See aloof in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote: stood apart with aloof dignity.

adverb

At a distance but within view; apart.

Origin:

Origin: a-²

Origin: + luff, windward part of a ship (obsolete)

Related Forms:

a·loofˈly adverb

a·loofˈness noun

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