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aloofly

[/əˈluːfli/]
adverb
distantemente
1. in a manner that is distant, detached, or uninvolved; without warmth or friendliness
She responded aloofly to his greeting, barely acknowledging his presence.
Ela respondeu distantemente à sua saudação, mal reconhecendo sua presença.
2. in a way that suggests superiority or lack of interest
He stood aloofly apart from the group, observing them with indifference.
Ele ficou distante do grupo, observando-os com indiferença.
Synonyms
distantlycoldlycoollydetachedlyindifferentlyreservedly
Antonyms
warmlyfriendlilycordiallyaffectionatelyintimately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distantemente
most common usage
Brazil
friamente
emphasizing coldness
Portugal
afastadamente
emphasizing distance and detachment

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep someone at arm's length
give someone the cold shoulder
maintain a distance
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