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STANDOFFISHLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does standoffishly mean?
• STANDOFFISHLY (adverb)
The adverb STANDOFFISHLY has 1 sense:
1. in a standoffish manner
Familiarity information: STANDOFFISHLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a standoffish manner
Context example:
standoffishly, he declined the invitation to the office party
Pertainym:
standoffish (lacking cordiality; unfriendly)
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