Aloof — synonyms, definition

1. aloof (o)

afar apart aside at a distance at arm's length away distant in isolation in reserve off to the side

2. aloof (a)

absent antagonistic apart apathetic arrogant bashful callous careless casual chill clannish cold conceited cool detached disdainful disinterested distant exclusive formal • • •

3. aloof (Adjective)

upstage

aloof (Adjective) — Remote in manner. ex. "stood apart with aloof dignity"

4. aloof (Adverb)

aloof (Adverb) — In an aloof manner. ex. "the local gentry and professional classes had held aloof for the school had accepted their sons readily enough"