Definitions

loosely

[loos-lee] / ˈlus li /

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approximately adv.
freely adv.

ADVERB

approximately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

almost generally relatively roughly

STRONG

about around

WEAK

ballpark figure bordering on circa close to closely comparatively in the ballpark in the neighborhood of in the region of in the vicinity of just about more or less most much not far from not quite proximately upwards of very close

Antonyms

WEAK

accurately clearly definitely exactly precisely

ADVERB

freely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

effortlessly liberally readily

WEAK

abundantly amply as one pleases bountifully cleanly copiously extravagantly facilely lavishly lightly like water open-handedly unhindered unobstructedly unstintingly well with a free hand without encumbrance without hindrance without restraint without stint

Antonyms

WEAK

difficultly

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loosely

The concept loosely resembles the way molten rock travels through cracks in Earth's crust before contributing to volcanic eruptions.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

Plenty have adopted a new mind-set, holding society's goals more loosely, and learning to thrive on shifting sands.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

“Sherman’s March” loosely explored McElwee’s hapless search for love during a trip to his native South, where he planned on making a film about a Civil War campaign through the area.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

Many believe a female short seller in HBO’s “Industry” is loosely based on her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

In the first photograph he examined, the men seemed to have identical noses, long and thin, and they all stood with their arms loosely folded and their heads cocked to one side.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

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