loosely

In a loose manner; not firmly or tightly: as, loosely corded or strapped.

Hence Freely; negligently; carelessly; without precision: as, to speak loosely; a loosely conducted enterprise.

Immorally; wantonly; dissolutely.

In a loose manner.

In a loose manner.

Not tightly.

Approximately.

Used to indicate an imprecise use of words; short for loosely speaking

without regard to specific details or exceptions

knitted in a loose manner