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loosely

[loos-lee] / ˈlus li /
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

Example Sentences

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At this point, college sports strike me as a business only loosely tied to the university.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

That doesn’t account for the investment frenzy that is expected to come with SpaceX’s initial public offering, loosely slated for this summer, which experts say will further put a spotlight on the space sector.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Clinics are loosely regulated and promise low prices and high success rates.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

On an only loosely related note, Alphabet’s Waymo operates robo-taxis in 10 markets, with plans for 22 more.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

His trousers hang loosely, his white collared shirt flutters about, so thin he has grown.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti