aloofly
intermediateB1/əˈluːfli/ · a-loof-ly
In a manner that is distant or detached; emotionally uninvolved.
Meanings
In a manner that is distant or detached; emotionally uninvolved.
ایسے انداز میں جو کہ دور یا منقطع ہو؛ جذباتی طور پر غیر شامل۔
غیری
gheeri
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- aloofly intellectual
- aloofly gazing
- speak aloofly
Example Sentences
She spoke aloofly, making it clear she didn't want to engage in the conversation.
اس نے غیری انداز میں بات کی، یہ واضح کرتے ہوئے کہ وہ گفتگو میں شامل نہیں ہونا چاہتی۔
Us ne gheeri andaz mein baat ki, yeh wazeh karte hue ke woh guftagu mein shamil nahi hona chahti.
He stood aloofly from the crowd, watching but not participating.
وہ ہجوم سے غیری کھڑا رہا، دیکھتا رہا لیکن حصہ نہیں لیا۔
Woh hujoom se gheeri khara raha, dekhta raha lekin hissa nahi liya.
The aloofly indifferent demeanor of the manager was noted by the employees.
مینجر کا غیری بے پرواہ رویہ ملازمین نے نوٹ کیا۔
Manager ka gheeri beparwah rawaiya mulazimeen ne note kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone standing far away, aloof and not engaging with others.
Imagine a person standing apart from a group at a party, looking at their phone.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "aloof" — to be at a distance, to be detached
First known use: 17th century
The word is derived from the 17th century, combining 'a' meaning 'in the direction of' and 'loof' from the Dutch word 'luf', meaning 'wind' or 'to leeward'.