loosely

An adverb meaning 'in a loose manner' or 'not tightly; with freedom or relaxation.' It can also refer to an approximate or non‑strict interpretation, e.g., 'loosely speaking.'

ruНаречие, означающее 'свободно, не туго; без напряжения или строгости'. Также может указывать на приблизительную или нестрогую интерпретацию, например, 'грубо говоря'.esAdverbio que significa 'sin apretar, no de forma tirante; sin rigor o estrictez'. También puede indicar una interpretación aproximada o poco estricta, como 'en términos generales'.frAdverbe signifiant 'de manière lâche, sans être serré ou tendu ; sans rigueur ni contrainte'. Peut aussi indiquer une interprétation approximative ou non stricte, par exemple 'grosso modo'.deAdverb, das 'locker, nicht fest' bedeutet; auch im Sinne von 'ohne Strenge' oder 'ungefähr, grob gesagt'.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de forma frouxa, não apertada; sem tensão ou rigor'. Também pode indicar uma interpretação aproximada ou pouco estrita, como em 'de modo geral'.zh副词，表示“松地、不紧地”，即不牢固或不绷紧；也可表示“宽松地、不严格地”，以及“大致地、粗略地”等意思。arظرف يعني 'بحرية، دون شد أو إحكام؛ دون توتر أو صرامة'. وقد يدل أيضًا على تفسير تقريبي أو غير صارم، مثل 'على وجه التقريب'.

1. In a relaxed manner B1 formal

   In a way that is not tight, rigid, or strict; with freedom of movement.

   • She wore the scarf loosely around her neck.
   • The rope was tied loosely to the post.
   • He held the reins loosely as the horse walked.

   ruСвободноesDe manera suelta o relajadafrde manière relâchéedeLockerptFrouxamentezh松散地arبشكل مرتخٍ

   Synonyms: casuallyfreelylaxlyslackly

   Antonyms: firmlyrigidlystrictlytautlytightly

2. Without precision or strictness B2 formal

   In a way that is not exact or does not follow specific details or rules.

   • The term is used loosely in everyday conversation.
   • He interpreted the instructions loosely, leading to errors.
   • The word 'theory' is often used loosely in popular science.

   ruНестрогоesde manera imprecisa o flexiblefrde manière imprécisedeLockerptDe forma livrezh宽松地arبشكل غير صارم

   Synonyms: approximatelybroadlycasuallyflexiblygenerallyimpreciselyinexactlyliberallyroughlyvaguely

   Antonyms: exactlyfaithfullyliterallypreciselyrigorouslystrictlystringently

3. In a loose knitting style B2 formal

   In a way that creates a loose, open fabric with large stitches.

   • She knitted the sweater loosely for a more casual look.
   • The pattern suggests knitting loosely to achieve the desired drape.
   • He prefers to knit loosely so the fabric is more breathable.

   ruСвободно (при вязании)esde manera floja (al tejer)frDe manière lâche (tricot)deLocker (beim Stricken)ptFrouxamente (no tricô)zh松散地（编织）arبشكل رخو في الحياكة

   Synonyms: laxlyslackly

   Antonyms: tightly

• more loosely comparative form
• most loosely superlative form