Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

loose

adjective
/luːs/
Definition
Not firmly fixed in place; detached or able to be moved.
Examples
  • The shirt is too loose for me.
  • She always prefers loose clothing for comfort.
  • He fixed the loose floorboard that was creaking.
Meaning
Loose describes something that is not tight or is free from constraints.
Synonyms
  • unattached
  • slack
  • free
  • disconnected
  • relaxed