loosely
pronunciation
How to pronounce loosely in British English:
UK [ˈlu:sli]
How to pronounce loosely in American English:
US [ˈluslɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a relaxed manner; not rigid
- in a loose manner
- without regard to specific details or exceptions
- knitted in a loose manner
Word Origin
- loosely (adv.)
- late 14c., from loose + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. A tightly woven fabric protects better than loosely woven clothing .
- 2. Some neos are thought to be loosely packed piles of rubble .
- 3. One problem is the inability of loosely structured networks to mobilize quickly .
- 4. The molecules in such liquids are closely packed , but loosely arranged .
- 5. A loosely controlled army of agents trawl global galleries and auction houses hunting for specific cultural items .