Associations to the word «Aloof»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
ALOOF, adverb. At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
ALOOF, adverb. Without sympathy; unfavorably.
ALOOF, adjective. Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
ALOOF, preposition. (obsolete) away from; clear of
Dictionary definition
ALOOF, adverb. In an aloof manner; "the local gentry and professional classes had held aloof for the school had accepted their sons readily enough".
ALOOF, adjective. Remote in manner; "stood apart with aloof dignity"; "a distant smile"; "he was upstage with strangers".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.