aloof
Intermediate/əˈluːf/
- adjective
- Reserved, distant
aloof in a sentence
- “The scientist could sometimes seem aloof, as if he didn't care about his friends or family, but really he was just thinking about quantum mechanics.”
- “They tried to keep aloof from the politics of the day.”
- “The new kid was really not so aloof as we thought him at first, just painfully shy.”
- “Avoid showing excessive favoritism or being unnecessarily harsh or aloof.”
What does “aloof” mean?
aloof (adjective) means reserved, distant. It is pronounced /əˈluːf/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aloof" mean?
- aloof (adjective) means: Reserved, distant
- How do you pronounce "aloof"?
- "aloof" is pronounced /əˈluːf/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "aloof" in a sentence?
- Here is "aloof" used in a sentence: The scientist could sometimes seem aloof, as if he didn't care about his friends or family, but really he was just thinking about quantum mechanics.
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