HyperDic: loosely

English > 4 senses of the word loosely:
ADVERBallloosely, slacklyin a relaxed manner
alllooselyin a loose manner
allloosely, broadly, broadly speaking, generallywithout regard to specific details or exceptions
alllooselyknitted in a loose manner
loosely > pronunciation
Soundsluw'sliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > loosely: 4 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn a relaxed manner; not rigid.
Example"his hands lay loosely"
Synonymslackly
Adjectivesloosenot tense or taut
English > loosely: 4 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn a loose manner.
Example"a union of loosely federated states"
Spanishlibremente
English > loosely: 4 senses > adverb 3
MeaningWithout regard to specific details or exceptions.
Synonymsbroadly, broadly speaking, generally
OppositenarrowlyIn a narrow manner
Spanishampliamente, anchamente, en términos generales, generalmente, libremente
Catalanen poques paraules
English > loosely: 4 senses > adverb 4
Meaningknitted in a loose manner.
Example"loosely knit"
Adjectivesloose(of textures) full of small openings or gaps

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