loose
adjective
free or released from fastening or attachment.
looser
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comparativeof loose.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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When they cut last year, they expected inflation to run just above 2%; higher inflation this year means the inflation-adjusted policy rate is looser than expected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
But looser fits also continued to put up sales gains, and Gass said consumers had shown the company that it could be much more than jeans.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
That contrast sharpens Rotterdam's concern about losing energy intensive industry to regions with looser rules and cheaper power.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Shares of banks large and small have risen this year as investors bet on a period of looser regulation further boosting banks’ profits.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Morrie was in his wheelchair by the kitchen table, wearing a loose cotton shirt and even looser black sweatpants.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
