LOOSELY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LOOSELY?

Need another word that means the same as “loosely”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “loosely” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Loosely” are: slackly, broadly, broadly speaking, generally

Loosely as an Adverb

Definitions of "Loosely" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “loosely” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In a way that is not firmly or tightly fixed or held together.
• In a loose manner.
• In a careless and indiscreet manner.
• Without regard to specific details or exceptions.
• In a physically relaxed manner.
• (with reference to play in cricket) in an inaccurate or careless manner.
• In a way that is not rigidly organized.
• In a way that does not fit tightly or closely.
• In a way that is not strict or exact.
• Knitted in a loose manner.
• In a relaxed manner; not rigid.
• In a way that is not close, compact, or solid in structure or formation.

Synonyms of "Loosely" as an adverb (4 Words)

broadly	In a wide fashion. He interprets the law broadly.
broadly speaking	In a wide fashion.
generally	Without regard to specific details or exceptions. Generally speaking things have been getting better.
slackly	In a relaxed manner; not rigid.

Usage Examples of "Loosely" as an adverb

• Discussions were loosely structured to enhance informality.
• Spinach can be packed loosely in a plastic bag.
• A loosely organized group of collectors.
• The novel is loosely autobiographical.
• A bow tied loosely at the collar.
• He moved loosely from side to side.
• His hands lay loosely.
• A loosely fitting white shirt.
• Her hair hung loosely over her shoulders.
• You shouldn't speak loosely outside the group.
• The term is interpreted loosely.
• Kirby bowled loosely.
• Cover loosely with foil and bake in a preheated oven.
• Buildings are grouped loosely around a village green.

Associations of "Loosely" (30 Words)

baggy	(of eyes) with folds of puffy skin below them. His eyes were baggy with the fatigue of overwork.
disengage	Become free. I disengaged his hand from mine.
dismissal	A judgment disposing of the matter without a trial. The dismissal of the appeal.
emancipate	Set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions. An emancipated minor.
embroidery	Embellishment or exaggeration in the description of an event. My mother decided I should learn embroidery.
free	Free from obligations or duties. The atmosphere of that time contained virtually no free oxygen.
interweave	Interlace by or as if by weaving. The branches met and interwove above his head.
knit	A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side. A machine washable knit.
knot	Make a carpet or other decorative item with knots. Their muscles stood out in knots.
lax	Of a speech sound especially a vowel pronounced with the vocal muscles relaxed. He d been a bit lax about discipline in school lately.
liberate	Free (someone) from social conventions, especially those concerned with accepted sexual roles. She is liberated from the constraints of an unhappy marriage.
liberation	The termination of someone’s employment (leaving them free to depart. She worked for women s liberation.
lightly	Without good reason. It is not something that should be taken lightly.
loop	Wind around something in coils or loops. The bicycle looped around the tree.
loose	Become loose or looser or less tight. She swung into her easy loose stride.
loosen	Cause to become loose. His bowels loosened in terror.
looseness	Dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure. Misunderstandings can often be traced to a looseness of expression.
needlepoint	Embroider in needlepoint.
relaxed	Free from tension and anxiety. The relaxed atmosphere of the hotel.
release	A document effecting a release of property money etc. She released his arm and pushed him aside.
sew	Make a garment by sewing. She sewed the seams and hemmed the border.
slack	A cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely. A slack grip.
stitch	Make mend or join something with stitches. Nymphs with come hither looks and not a stitch on.
string	Stretch out or arrange like a string. The strings played superlatively well.
thread	A programming structure or process formed by linking a number of separate elements or subroutines especially each of the tasks executed concurrently in multithreading. His fine threads and fashionable specs.
undo	Cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect. Undo the parcel.
unknot	Become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of. He swiftly unknotted his tie.
unravel	(of twisted, knitted or woven threads) become undone. The sweater unraveled.
untangle	Become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of. He knew he d have to untangle a financial mess and somehow restore investor confidence.
untie	Undo the ties of. She knelt to untie her laces.