loosely

/lˈusli/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adverb

1. in a relaxed manner; not rigid
   “his hands lay loosely”
2. in a loose manner
   “a union of loosely federated states”
3. without regard to specific details or exceptions
   “he interprets the law broadly”
4. structurally open and not compact or close
   “loosely knit”

Synonyms for loosely

• slackly
• broadly
• broadly speaking
• generally

Words that rhyme with loosely

• profusely