in a way that is not firmly or tightly fixed or held together

her hair hung loosely over her shoulders

a bow tied loosely at the collar

in a way that does not fit tightly or closely

a loosely fitting white shirt

cover loosely with foil and bake in a preheated oven

in a way that is not close, compact, or solid in structure or formation

buildings are grouped loosely around a village green

spinach can be packed loosely in a plastic bag

in a physically relaxed manner

he moved loosely from side to side