Synonyms of loose

28 similar words · 22 opposite words

Another word for loose is relaxed. Other synonyms of loose are unfastened, unpackaged and baggy. The opposite of loose is tight.

Synonyms and similar words for loose

verbTo let loose, to free from restraints.

free
release

verbTo unfasten, to loosen.

loosenTo make loose.
unbind
undo
unfasten
untieTo free from fastening or from restraint; to let loose; to unbind.

verbTo make less tight, to loosen.

relaxTo make something loose.
slacken

adjectiveNot fitting closely.

baggyOf clothing, very loose-fitting, so as to hang away from the body.

adjectiveNot compact.

diffuse

adjectiveRelaxed.

loose-limbed

adjectiveIndiscreet.

indiscreetNot discreet; lacking in discretion.

adjectiveFree from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.

promiscuous

verbMore synonyms

fireTo shoot (a gun, rocket/missile, or analogous device).
shootTo fire or launch (a projectile).

adjectiveMore synonyms

unsecured
spaced out
relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.
sluttyOf, resembling, or suitable for, a slut.
tarty
whorishResembling or befitting a whore.
unstapledNot stapled; loose.

Opposite of loose

verbAntonym(s) of “let loose”.

verbAntonym(s) of “unfasten”.

fasten
tie

verbAntonym(s) of “make less tight”.

tighten

verbAntonym(s) of “archery”.

fast

adjectiveAntonym(s) of.

firm
close-fittingSnug, tight, form-fitting.
compact

adjectiveMore antonyms

tightFirmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
snug

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “not held or packaged together”.

packagedHaving been placed in a package.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “not bound or tethered or leashed”.

bound
leashedHaving a leash of a specified color.
tethered
tied
tied upOccupied; busy.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “relaxed”.

tense
tensed

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “indiscreet”.

discreet

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “promiscuous”.

Meaning of loose

verb To let loose, to free from restraints.
verb To unfasten, to loosen.
verb To make less tight, to loosen.

Full definition of loose

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Questions about synonyms of loose

What is another word for loose?: Loose has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as relaxed, unfastened, unpackaged and baggy.
What is the opposite of loose?: The opposite of loose is tight. Other antonyms of loose are close-fitting and packaged.
What does loose mean?: Loose means to let loose, to free from restraints.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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