Transcription
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- [loos fit-ing]
- /lus ˈfɪt ɪŋ/
- /luːs ˈfɪt.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loos fit-ing]
- /lus ˈfɪt ɪŋ/
Definitions of loose-fitting word
- adjective loose-fitting (of a garment) fitting loosely; not following the contours of the body closely. 1
- adjective loose-fitting Loose-fitting clothes are rather large and do not fit tightly on your body. 0
- adjective loose-fitting (of clothes) not tight 0
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Origin of loose-fitting
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Loose-fitting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
loose-fitting popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for loose-fitting
adj loose-fitting
- complacent — A complacent person is very pleased with themselves or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous.
- serene — calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: a serene landscape; serene old age.
- satisfying — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- cozy — warm and comfortable; snug
Antonyms for loose-fitting
adj loose-fitting
- dissatisfied — not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- unsuited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- discontented — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
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