Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective large enough to leave space for movement over the skin; not tight-fitting; -- of clothing. Opposite of
close-fitting ,tight , andtight-fitting .
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- adjective
baggy , nottight
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective not fitting closely; hanging loosely
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Examples
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"We strongly believe they used burqas to reach this place," Afghan police spokesman Sediq Sidiqqi said outside the building, referring to the loose-fitting garment that covers women from head to toe.
The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post Ernesto Londoño 2011
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A global take on the unisex galabiya, a loose-fitting outer garment, designed to protect wearers from the sun as well as sand and wind, might conceivably gain popularity among UV-shunning followers of fashion outside the Sahara and the Arabian Peninsula.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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A global take on the unisex galabiya, a loose-fitting outer garment, designed to protect wearers from the sun as well as sand and wind, might conceivably gain popularity among UV-shunning followers of fashion outside the Sahara and the Arabian Peninsula.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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The figure wore a hooded, loose-fitting robe, brown in color.
Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011
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They had dressed him as they had themselves, in a traditional Romulan robe, its oversized cowl hiding his features in the depths of its folds, though the dark-brown, loose-fitting garment could do nothing to disguise his considerable height.
Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011
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Probably wearing one of those loose-fitting floral nightgowns she always wore when we were growing up.
Extra Ticket Josh Denslow 2012
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He cautions people to stay out of the heat as much as possible, wear loose-fitting, light clothing, drink lots of water and avoid alcohol, which is dehydrating.
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“Aaaand go!” shouted Fish, a wiry man in faded blue jeans and a loose-fitting, long-sleeved cotton shirt, a headset clamped over a baseball cap.
Blame a man named Fish for that shot of the fat, shirtless, body-painted Bengals fan on your TV Tyler 2009
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He cautions people to stay out of the heat as much as possible, wear loose-fitting, light clothing, drink lots of water and avoid alcohol, which is dehydrating.
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She wears a loose-fitting T-shirt and cargo pants that stop midcalf.
Between Expectations Md Meghan Maclean Weir 2011
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