loosely
(adverb)
adverb
1. in a relaxed manner; not rigid
- his hands lay loosely
Similar word(s): slackly
2. in a loose manner
- a union of loosely federated states
3. without regard to specific details or exceptions
Similar word(s): broadly, generally
4. structurally open and not compact or close
- loosely knit
- loosely woven cloth
- loosely structured organization
Sentences with loosely as an adverb:
- Insert all the bolts loosely, then tighten them.
- It's red, to use the term loosely, sort of brown and sort of orange, let's call it reddish.
- A whale is, loosely, maybe very loosely, a fish.