Definitions

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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Loosely organized groups of anti-ICE activists have been using encrypted messaging app Signal to flag immigration sweeps and organize spontaneous demonstrations against them.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Loosely based on speed dating, sans the timed interactions, attendees put on name tags indicating either “I need a room” or “I need a roommate” along with their ideal budget and neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Loosely based on the human brain, neural networks are machine-learning models comprising many interconnected layers of nodes, or neurons, that process data.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

Loosely cover the potted cutting with a plastic bag left open at the top.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

Loosely sewn, the pieces on the purple blanket around her shoulders were coming apart.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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