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loosely

loo·sely

UK/ˈluːsli/ US/ˈlusli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

  • “his hands lay loosely”
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2.

in a loose manner

  • “a union of loosely federated states”
3.

without regard to specific details or exceptions

  • “he interprets the law broadly”
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4.

knitted in a loose manner

  • “loosely knit”

Origin

From Middle English lously; equivalent to loose + -ly.

Phrases

  • sit loosely

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