aloof |
chilly |
Related terms |
Aloof is a related term of chilly.
As adjectives the difference between aloof and chilly
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
chilly is cold enough to cause shivering; or suddenly feeling cold.
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.
aloof |
recluse |
Related terms |
In obsolete terms the difference between aloof and recluse
is that
aloof is away from; clear of while
recluse is to shut; to seclude.
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 away from; clear of.
As a noun recluse is
a person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit.
As a verb recluse is
to shut; to seclude.
aloof |
unperturbed |
As adjectives the difference between aloof and unperturbed
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
unperturbed is not perturbed.
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 away from; clear of.
aloof |
harsh |
Related terms |
Aloof is a related term of harsh.
As adjectives the difference between aloof and harsh
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
harsh is unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
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.
As a verb harsh is
(slang) to negatively criticize.
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aloof |
As an adverb aloof is
at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
As an adjective aloof is
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
As a preposition aloof is
(obsolete) away from; clear of.
unreceptive |
aloof |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between unreceptive and aloof
is that
unreceptive is not receptive 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
away from; clear of.
aloof |
stolid |
Related terms |
Aloof is a related term of stolid.
As adjectives the difference between aloof and stolid
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
stolid is having or revealing little emotion or sensibility.
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.
apathy |
aloof |
As a noun apathy
is complete lack of emotion or motivation about a person, activity, or object; depression; lack of interest or enthusiasm; disinterest.
As an adverb aloof is
at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
As an adjective aloof is
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
As a preposition aloof is
away from; clear of.
secluded |
aloof |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between secluded and aloof
is that
secluded is hidden, isolated, remote while
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
As a verb secluded
is past tense of seclude.
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
away from; clear of.
exclusive |
aloof |
Synonyms |
Exclusive is a synonym of aloof.
As adjectives the difference between exclusive and aloof
is that
exclusive is (literally) excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions while
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
As a noun exclusive
is information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.
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.
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