adverb
- in a distant, unfriendly, or emotionally detached manner
Examples
- She nodded aloofly when introduced to her new coworkers.
- The celebrity smiled aloofly at the crowd of fans.
- He responded aloofly to their attempts at conversation.
- The manager stood aloofly in the corner during the meeting.
- She watched the argument aloofly, refusing to get involved.
- The cat observed the visitors aloofly from its perch.