aloofly

Definition

In an aloof manner.

Etymology

From aloof + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "With symphonies soft and sweet colour It courted me then, Till evasions seemed wrong, Till evasions gave in to its song, And I warmed, until living aloofly loomed duller Than life among men."
• "The girl, with eyebrows arched aloofly, continued to glance about the street[.]"