detached; outstanding; distant
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
detached; aloof; outstanding and distinctive
literaryLiterary term describing someone who stands apart from the ordinary world, either in a spiritual sense or by virtue of exceptional talent. Carries a connotation of nobility or elevation.
He has an outstanding bearing that sets him apart from the crowd.
This painter has a detached temperament and does not go along with the vulgar world.
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Being outstanding and not fitting into the crowd, he always comes and goes alone.
adjective
distant; estranged; aloof in manner
literaryDescribes interpersonal relationships or attitudes that are marked by distance or lack of closeness. Often implies a cooling of former intimacy or a natural disposition toward solitude.
Having not seen each other for many years, there seems to be some estrangement between the two.
Since that misunderstanding, he has been very distant toward me.