Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-loof]
- /əˈluf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-loof]
- /əˈluf/
Definitions of aloofly word
- adverb aloofly at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart: They always stood aloof from their classmates. 1
- adjective aloofly reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested: Because of his shyness, he had the reputation of being aloof. 1
- noun aloofly In an aloof manner. 1
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Origin of aloofly
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; a-1 + loof luff windward
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Parts of speech for Aloofly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aloofly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aloofly
adverb aloofly
- standoffish — somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly.
- reservedly — kept or set apart for some particular use or purpose.
- indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- remotely — far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.
- distantly — far off or apart in space; not near at hand; remote or removed (often followed by from): a distant place; a town three miles distant from here.
Antonyms for aloofly
adverb aloofly
- closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
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