ALOOF


Meaning of ALOOF in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əlu:f ]

1.

Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.

He seemed aloof and detached.

= distant

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ [ disapproval ]

2.

If someone stays aloof from something, they do not become involved with it. ( FORMAL )

The Government is keeping aloof from the controversy...

ADJ : v-link ADJ from n

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