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Definition of aloofly

aloofly

/əˈluːfli/
a · loof · ly
Adjective:aloof
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• adverb

1

In a cool, distant, uninvolved, or reserved manner; without showing warmth or friendly interest.

Example

"The senior partner observed the heated debate aloofly from the back of the boardroom, declining to take sides."

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• Nearby Words

along
alongside
aloof
aloofly
aloofness
alopecia
aloud

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'aloof' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Aloof' originated in the 16th century as a nautical term meaning 'away from the wind' or 'toward the windward side' (from 'a-' meaning 'on' and 'loof', the windward side of a ship, borrowed from Middle Dutch 'loef').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aloofly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aloofly
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