Dictionary Entry
loosely
adverbFind the meaning of the word loosely, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
Dictionary meaning in a clear, student-friendly format.
In a way that is not tight, strict, or exact; with room to move or change.
Example Sentence
She tied her hair back loosely so a few strands could still frame her face.
Usage Note
Use 'loosely' when describing something done with little restraint or precision—like clothes that aren’t tight, rules that bend, or ideas that only roughly fit together.