: in a loose manner
loosely attached
a collection of loosely connected stories
His shoes are set tidily together in a corner with his socks draped loosely across them.—
Felix Carroll
Felix CarrollTexting freed a generation from the strictures and inconvenience (and awkwardness) of phone calls, while allowing people to be more loosely and constantly connected.—Jenna Wortham
Jenna WorthamThe novel is loosely based on the life of Georgia O'Keeffe.
Loosely translated from Japanese, umami means delicious or yummy.—N. Seppa
N. SeppaExamples of loosely in a Sentence
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To prevent sticking and slow the drying, loosely wrap or cocoon the rolls in lettuce or cabbage leaves.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
The story is loosely based around the civil war of Sierra Leone and Liberia.
—EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Fitted loosely into the adult-sized canvas suit, Jack plodded about the murky sea floor for the maximum time allowed.
—Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
It’s kind of loosely based off the Everglades, the Bath & Racquet Club.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Chosen in an accent color and wrapped loosely around the neck, the scarf becomes a statement accessory.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Daybell has written several apocalyptic novels based loosely on Mormon theology.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
Stored unwashed in the fridge, either in an open food-grade bag or loosely wrapped in foil, rhubarb should last a week or two.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Organized loosely chronologically, the installation reveals not only Kollwitz’s technical and graphic excellence, but also her unrelenting compassion and humanity.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
The story is loosely based around the civil war of Sierra Leone and Liberia.
—EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Fitted loosely into the adult-sized canvas suit, Jack plodded about the murky sea floor for the maximum time allowed.
—Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
It’s kind of loosely based off the Everglades, the Bath & Racquet Club.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Chosen in an accent color and wrapped loosely around the neck, the scarf becomes a statement accessory.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Daybell has written several apocalyptic novels based loosely on Mormon theology.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
Stored unwashed in the fridge, either in an open food-grade bag or loosely wrapped in foil, rhubarb should last a week or two.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Organized loosely chronologically, the installation reveals not only Kollwitz’s technical and graphic excellence, but also her unrelenting compassion and humanity.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Loosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loosely. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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