What is the meaning of loosely?

adverb

• In a relaxed manner; not rigid.
  • usage: "his hands lay loosely"
  • synonyms: slackly
• In a loose manner.
  • usage: "a union of loosely federated states"
• Without regard to specific details or exceptions.
  • usage: "he interprets the law broadly"
  • synonyms: broadly, broadly speaking, generally
• Knitted in a loose manner.
  • usage: "loosely knit"