loosely Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adverb in a relaxed manner; not rigid
   slackly.
   
   • his hands lay loosely
2. adverb in a loose manner
   
   • a union of loosely federated states
3. adverb without regard to specific details or exceptions
   generally; broadly speaking; broadly.
   
   • he interprets the law broadly
4. adverb knitted in a loose manner
   
   • loosely knit

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