Definitions

loose-fitting

[loos-fit-ing] / ˈlusˈfɪt ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

comfortable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate complacent convenient cozy easy enjoyable happy healthy loose pleasant pleased relaxed satisfying serene snug soft useful warm

WEAK

adequate agreeable at rest cared for cheerful contented delightful enjoying gratified hale hearty made well protected relaxing relieved rested restful restored satisfactory sheltered snug as a bug in a rug soothed strengthened untroubled well-off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool disagreeable dissatisfied hard strict troubled uncomfortable unfriendly unhappy unpleasant unsuited

WEAK

destitute discontented hopeless miserable needy neglected pitiable poor upset wretched

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loose-fitting

Those who must be outside are encouraged to wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Stay hydrated, wear loose-fitting clothes and take tepid showers.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Maduro, 63 years old, wore loose-fitting, tan jail garb and his legs were shackled.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

The plus-sized comedian — better known as “Fluffy” — is sporting his typical loose-fitting vintage Hawaiian shirt, denim shorts and black flat cap.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026

I saw that he had a substantial belly under his loose-fitting shirt.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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