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Peaceful vs Aloof - What's the difference?

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Peaceful is a related term of aloof.


As adjectives the difference between peaceful and aloof

is that peaceful is not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil 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.

peaceful

English

Alternative forms

* peacefull (archaic)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.
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  • Inclined to peace.
  • Motionless and calm.

    • Synonyms

    * (inclined to peace) peaceable, pacific * (quiet) tranquil, placid

    Antonyms

    * nonpeaceful * belligerent * violent * warring

    Derived terms

    * peaceful coexistence * peacefully * peacefulness

    Related terms

    * peacemaker * peace offering * peace officer * peace pipe * peacetime

    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)