adj, loos*er  loos*est  1 a  :  not rigidly fastened or securely attached  b (1) :  having worked partly free from attachments <a tooth>  (2) :  having relative freedom of movement  c  :  produced freely and accompanied by raising of mucus <a cough>   2  :  not dense, close, or compact in structure or arrangement < connective tissue>   3  :  lacking in restraint or power of restraint < bowels>   4  :  not tightly drawn or stretched loose*ly adv loose*ness n 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  less  lice  loci  lose 
 
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