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loose-fitting

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Baggy, not tight.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: loose, saggy

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

not fitting closely; hanging loosely

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • baggy trousers
  • a loose-fitting blouse is comfortable in hot weather

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: baggy, sloppy

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: väljä — not tight
  • French: souple — not tight
  • German: weit — not tight
  • Ancient Greek: χαλαρός (khalarós) — not tight
  • Ukrainian: вільний (vilʹnyj) — not tight