Synonyms of loosely

loosely

adverb

as in generally

Related Words

• generally
• roughly
• say
• approximately
• kind of
• practically
• some
• more or less
• much
• nominally
• virtually
• nearly
• around
• plus or minus
• like
• near
• about
• well-nigh

Dissimilar Words

• precisely
• exactly
• even
• just
• squarely
• sharp
• due
• smack-dab

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of loosely

Wide, pale pink, satin ribbons were threaded loosely throughout the dress, culminating in bows at the shoulders. — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

The plot, very loosely adapted from a book by Douglas Kennedy, concerns Tom (Ethan Hawke), an American novelist who gets stranded in Paris, broke, with a gluey case of writer’s block. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Then the duo begins, and everyone leans forward, rapt, hands clasped loosely in front of them, mouthing every word. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026

The show is grouped in six different sections, loosely (very loosely) based around the four seasons. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026