loosened
word · lemma: loosen
Definition
Made something less tight or less firmly fixed; can also mean making rules or restrictions less strict.
Usage & Nuances
Used for physical objects (like screws, knots, clothing) and abstract things (rules, restrictions). Common with 'loosened up' (become more relaxed). Often confused with 'untied' (completely released).
Spanish: aflojado - soltadoPortuguese (BR): afrouxado - soltoPortuguese (PT): afrouxado - soltoChinese (Simplified): 松开的 - 放松的Chinese (Traditional): 鬆開的 - 放鬆的Hindi: ढीला किया हुआ - खोला हुआArabic: مفكوك - مرتخٍBengali: আলগা করা - শিথিল করাRussian: ослабил - разжалJapanese: 緩めたVietnamese: nới lỏng - làm lỏngKorean: 느슨하게 하다 - 완화하다Turkish: gevşettiUrdu: ڈھیلا کرنا - نرم کرناIndonesian: melonggarkan
Example Sentences
My shoes kept slipping off because the laces were loosened.
natural
He loosened his tie after the meeting.
basic
The mechanic loosened the bolts on the wheel.
basic
She loosened the knot so the rope would be easier to untie.
basic
The country loosened travel restrictions last month.
natural
After some jokes, everyone loosened up and started having fun.
natural