NYT Dictionary

ALOOFLY

/ˈəluːfliː/
AdverbA-loof-lya-loof-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2022, 2024

Meaning

In an aloof manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English aloof Middle English -ly English -ly English aloofly From aloof + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

loftilyproudly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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