Definitions

loosely

[loos-lee] / ˈlus li /

ADVERB

approximately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

almost generally relatively roughly

STRONG

about around

WEAK

ballpark figure bordering on circa close to closely comparatively in the ballpark in the neighborhood of in the region of in the vicinity of just about more or less most much not far from not quite proximately upwards of very close

Antonyms

WEAK

accurately clearly definitely exactly precisely

ADVERB

freely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

effortlessly liberally readily

WEAK

abundantly amply as one pleases bountifully cleanly copiously extravagantly facilely lavishly lightly like water open-handedly unhindered unobstructedly unstintingly well with a free hand without encumbrance without hindrance without restraint without stint

Antonyms

WEAK

difficultly

Example Sentences

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But I did, letting the edge of the bow sit loosely, even wobbly, between my fingers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The loosely organised gang of young English-speaking cyber-criminals has been linked to dozens of other cyber-attacks including on retailers Marks and Spencer and the Co-op.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Even if the president is only loosely familiar with Hildebrand, the oil tycoon is someone you should know about.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

Absorbed in their lives as professional dancers, Takemi and Kanazasi admit they follow the news only loosely, including the war Moscow has been waging in Ukraine since February 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

She grabbed her light blue scarf and tied it loosely about her hair.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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