Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached. The loose tiles on the roof need to be fixed before the storm.
Not strict or exact; relaxed or flexible. The company has a loose dress code, allowing employees to wear casual clothes.
Not tightly controlled or organized; lacking precision or structure. The novel has a loose plot, making it difficult to follow the storyline.
Not fitting closely or tightly; baggy or oversized. She wore a loose sweater to stay comfortable during the long flight.
Free from confinement or control; at liberty. Several cattle were loose on the highway after the gate was left open.
Lacking moral restraint; sexually promiscuous or licentious. The novel was controversial for its depiction of loose behavior.
Not closely compacted or dense; having gaps or spaces between components. Tomatoes grow best in loose soil that drains well.