Definition of loosely Loosely

/luˈsli/ - [luslee] - loose•ly

We found 10 definitions of loosely from 5 different sources.

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What does loosely mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

loosely - in a relaxed manner; not rigid; "his hands lay loosely"
  slackly
loosely - knitted in a loose manner; "loosely knit"
loosely - in a loose manner; "a union of loosely federated states"
loosely - without regard to specific details or exceptions; "he interprets the law broadly"
  broadly, broadly speaking, generally
  narrowly in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions; "he interprets the law narrowly"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • loosely (adv.)
    In a loose manner.

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  • loosely
    Without reference to specific details.

Part of speech

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  • loosely, adjective.

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