loosely

adverb

1. in a relaxed manner; not rigid

   adv.all

   Examples

   His hands lay loosely.

   Synonyms slackly

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. in a loose manner

   adv.all

   Examples

   A union of loosely federated states.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. without regard to specific details or exceptions

   adv.all

   Synonyms broadly broadly speaking generally

   Antonyms narrowly

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. knitted in a loose manner

   adv.all

   Examples

   Loosely knit.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. In a loose manner.

   adverb

   Source: webster1913