frouxamente

[frow-shaw-MEN-tuh]

adverb

loosely, slackly, laxly

1. In a loose or slack manner; without tightness or firmness

The rope was tied frouxamente around the post.

A corda foi amarrada frouxamente ao poste.

2. In a careless or negligent manner; without rigor or strictness

The rules were enforced frouxamente.

As regras foram aplicadas frouxamente.

3. In a relaxed or limp manner

His arm hung frouxamente at his side.

Seu braço pendia frouxamente ao seu lado.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

frouxamente

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

frouxamente

Standard usage in Portugal

braço frouxo (loose arm - to be indulgent)

mão frouxa (loose hand - to be generous or lenient)

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