Dictionary Check: loosely

"loosely" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

adverb

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

Example: "his hands lay loosely"
Synonyms:
adverb

in a loose manner

Example: "a union of loosely federated states"
adverb

without regard to specific details or exceptions

Example: "he interprets the law broadly"
adverb

structurally open and not compact or close

Example: "loosely knit"

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