Meaning of loosely in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    loosely

    Definitions

    1. in a relaxed manner

    Examples

    • « not rigid »
    • « his hands lay loosely »
  2. 2. in a loose manner

    Examples

    • « a union of loosely federated states »
  3. 3. without regard to specific details or exceptions

    Examples

    • « he interprets the law broadly »

    Antonyms

  4. 4. knitted in a loose manner

    Examples

    • « loosely knit »

Famous quotes

  • « Usually I design the lighting and when I have the physical set there, I'm not good at going out loosely and saying, 'Do you what you want, give it to the editor, and he'll figure it out.' I physically then walk on with the actors and I say, 'Let's walk until you guys feel the space works for you, and tell me when all that happens.' »
    Tarsem Singh

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