<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart: They always stood aloof from their classmates</li><li>Antonyms: near</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested: Because of his shyness, he had the reputation of being aloof</li><li>Synonyms: disdainful, haughty, snobbish, standoffish, distant, detached, cool</li><li>Antonyms: open, warm, outgoing, gregarious</li></ul>