aloof |
indirect |
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Aloof is a related term of indirect.
As adjectives the difference between aloof and indirect
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
indirect is not direct; roundabout; deceiving; setting a trap; confusing.
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 |
straitlaced |
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Aloof is a related term of straitlaced.
As adjectives the difference between aloof and straitlaced
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
straitlaced is .
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.
mild |
aloof |
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As adjectives the difference between mild and aloof
is that
mild is gentle and not easily provoked while
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
As a noun mild
is a relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale.
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 |
mousy |
As adjectives the difference between aloof and mousy
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
mousy is resembling a mouse.
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.
unmoved |
aloof |
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Unmoved is a related term of aloof.
As adjectives the difference between unmoved and aloof
is that
unmoved is not physically moved 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.
tranquil |
aloof |
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Tranquil is a related term of aloof.
As adjectives the difference between tranquil and aloof
is that
tranquil is free from emotional or mental disturbance 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.
aloof |
supercilious |
As adjectives the difference between aloof and supercilious
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
supercilious is arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
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 |
rigid |
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As adjectives the difference between aloof and rigid
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
rigid is stiff, rather than flexible.
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.
smooth |
aloof |
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Smooth is a related term of aloof.
As adjectives the difference between smooth and aloof
is that
smooth is having a texture that lacks friction not rough while
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
As adverbs the difference between smooth and aloof
is that
smooth is smoothly while
aloof is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
As a noun smooth
is something that is , or that goes smoothly and easily.
As a verb smooth
is to make smooth or even.
As a preposition aloof is
(obsolete) away from; clear of.
still |
aloof |
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Still is a related term of aloof.
As a noun still
is .
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.
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