Pronunciation: /əˈluːf/
adjective not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
A1 She is usually aloof and doesn't talk much in social gatherings.
A2 The cat remained aloof from the other animals in the shelter.
B1 Despite being aloof at first, he eventually warmed up to his new coworkers.
B2 The aloof demeanor of the professor made it difficult for students to approach him.
C1 Her aloof attitude towards the project caused tension within the team.
C2 The aloof aristocrat refused to engage in conversation with anyone beneath his social standing.
adverb in a reserved or distant manner
A1 She stood aloof from the crowd, watching silently.
A2 The cat sat aloof on the windowsill, observing the street below.
B1 He remained aloof during the meeting, not participating in the discussions.
B2 The professor appeared aloof during the lecture, speaking in a detached manner.
C1 Despite his aloof demeanor, he was actually quite friendly once you got to know him.
C2 The artist's aloof presence added an air of mystery to her work, captivating audiences.
formal The CEO remained aloof during the company's annual meeting.
informal She always comes across as aloof, but she's actually quite friendly once you get to know her.
slang Don't be so aloof, come hang out with us!
figurative His mind seemed to drift aloof from the conversation, lost in his own thoughts.
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