as in loosely
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexactly
loosely
Adverb
-
Tendrils hang loosely in the front, it's pulled to different levels of tautness around her head, and the ends splay out, creating a too-cool-to-care look.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Store the cilantro loosely covered with a plastic bag in the fridge, changing the water every other day.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Inexactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexactly. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
