Aloof means "at a distance," and not close. Shyness is often the result of being aloof. An aloof person usually needs tunnel vision for the tranquility and happiness to block out and ignore distractions that undermine his or her concentration. Yet, there are valid reasons to be aloof: such as, studying, work, or to maintain the structure of control within an organization or industry by filtering out and blocking unwanted contact.
The word aloof is often bandied about as a negative label as a way to attack an unwanted person by making them feel that it is his or her fault for being unwanted. An aloof person is likely to be more "things-oriented," rather than "people-oriented," but that is not proof that an aloof person is not equally capable of socializing--just not equally interested in doing so because people don't innovate or get rich by being the life of a party.
One who is of gargantuan proportions, usually above eight feet tall, who is distant in every aspect of himself and the world as a whole, and thus stumbles about as if he has lost his wits because his of massive size and aloofness.
1. The Aloof Giant stumbled about like an Asian grizzly bear, surrounded by his posse of aloof mini-giants.
2. Amy, are you crazy? That's the Aloof Giant! He can topple over and crush you at any second!