loosely | Origin and meaning of loosely by Online Etymology Dictionary

loosely (adv.)

in a relaxed manner; not rigid;

his hands lay loosely

Synonyms: slackly

loosely (adv.)

in a loose manner;

a union of loosely federated states

loosely (adv.)

without regard to specific details or exceptions;

Synonyms: broadly / broadly speaking / generally

loosely (adv.)

structurally open and not compact or close;

loosely structured organization

loosely woven cloth

loosely knit

loosely (adv.)