loosely
AdverbWordNet 3.0
Adverb (4)
- in a relaxed manner; not rigid“his hands lay loosely”Synonyms: slackly
- in a loose manner“a union of loosely federated states”
- without regard to specific details or exceptions“he interprets the law broadly”Synonyms: broadlybroadly speakinggenerally
- knitted in a loose manner“loosely knit”
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Loosely \Loose"ly\, adv. In a loose manner. [1913 Webster]