CEFR C1

aloof

adjective

Meaning

Distant, reserved, or cool in manner.

Examples

He was polite but aloof, never engaging in small talk.
She found his aloof attitude frustrating.

Synonyms: distant, reserved, detached, unapproachable

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aloof (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈluːf/

Definition

Distant, reserved, or cool in manner.

Examples

He was polite but aloof, never engaging in small talk.
She found his aloof attitude frustrating.
The celebrity maintained an aloof demeanor, rarely giving interviews.

How to Use aloof

aloof from (prepositional phrase): Distant or uninvolved with a person or group. — "He tried to remain aloof from the office politics."

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