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Seclusive vs Aloof - What's the difference?

seclusive | aloof |

As adjectives the difference between seclusive and aloof

is that seclusive is serving or tending to seclude (oneself); affecting seclusion while aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

As an adverb aloof is

at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

As a preposition aloof is

(obsolete) away from; clear of.

seclusive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Serving or tending to seclude (oneself); affecting seclusion.
  • aloof

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
  • *
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  • Without sympathy; unfavorably.
  • *
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
  • See also

    * See also

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • (obsolete) away from; clear of
  • * Milton
  • Rivetus would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.
    (Webster 1913)