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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, and tight-fitting.

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  • adjective baggy, not tight

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  • adjective not fitting closely; hanging loosely

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Examples

  • "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

  • 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

  • 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

  • The figure wore a hooded, loose-fitting robe, brown in color.

    Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

  • 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

  • Probably wearing one of those loose-fitting floral nightgowns she always wore when we were growing up.

    Extra Ticket Josh Denslow 2012

  • 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.

    Blistering July heat leaves records smoldering 2011

  • “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

  • 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.

    Blistering July heat leaves records smoldering 2011

  • She wears a loose-fitting T-shirt and cargo pants that stop midcalf.

    Between Expectations Md Meghan Maclean Weir 2011

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