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

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Mescal, who was nominated for best actor, wore a loose-fitting black suit with a white shirt under, while singer-songwriter Abrams turned heads in a dark brown dress with a floral green pattern.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Ghanaians have rushed to defend their colourful handwoven "fugu" smocks after President John Mahama's wearing of the loose-fitting traditional garment on a recent state visit to Zambia caused an online storm.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Natural fibres like cotton and linen help to regulate body temperature and loose-fitting clothing allows room for the breeze to cool you down.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

Hiroshi steps onto the decking with his bare feet and gray, loose-fitting clothes.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

loose-fitting

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