— aloofly , adv. — aloofness , n.
/euh loohf"/ , adv.
1. at a distance, esp. in feeling or interest; apart: They always stood aloof from their classmates.
adj.
2. reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested: Because of his shyness, he had the reputation of being aloof.
[ 1525-35; A- 1 + loof LUFF windward ]
Syn. 2. cool, detached; distant, standoffish; snobbish, haughty, disdainful.
Ant. 1. near. 2. warm, open, gregarious, outgoing.