Synonyms of loosely
35 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for loosely is some. Other synonyms of loosely are roughly, well-nigh, say and approaching. The opposite of loosely is tightly.
Synonyms and similar words for loosely
adverbApproximately.
- -ish
- about
- all but
- almost
- approachingNearly.
- around
- by and large
- circa
- close
- close toApproximately.
- essentially
- for all practical purposesEffectively, virtually; practically.
- fornigh dialectal
- give or takeApproximately; plus or minus some unknown amount.
- impreciselyIn an imprecise manner.
- just aboutApproximately, very nearly.
- kind ofSlightly; somewhat; sort of.
- more or lessApproximately.
- nearly
- near
- nearaboutNear, nearly, almost.
- nigh onAlmost, nearly; approaching; not quite.
- odd
- or soRoughly, approximately.
- plus or minusApproximately; more or less.
- roundly
- roughlyWithout precision or exactness; imprecisely but close to in quantity or amount; approximately.
- sayFor example; let us assume.
- someOf a measurement: approximately, roughly.
- -some
- sort ofSometimes expressing hesitation, reluctance, etc.: to some extent but not entirely; approximately, in a way, not quite...
- thereabout
- virtually
- well-nighAlmost, nearly.
- ±
Opposite of loosely
adverbAntonym(s) of “not tightly”.
- tightlyIn a tight manner.
Meaning of loosely
- adverb In a loose manner.
- adverb Not tightly.
- adverb Approximately.
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