loosely meaning and definition

LOOSELY adverb

Definition of loosely (adverb)

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