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Learn the meaning of aloof with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
aloof
(adjective)
aloof
(adjective)
Meaning
not friendly or forthcoming
Example
"Despite being in a crowd, Sarah remained aloof and kept to herself."
Synonyms
distantdetached
Antonyms
friendlysociable
More about this word
Word origin
From Middle English 'a loof', meaning at a distance.
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