LOOSEY-GOOSEY Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

loosey-goosey

adjective

Definition of loosey-goosey

as in mellow

chiefly US, informal very loose or relaxed The assistant manager had a loosey-goosey attitude about the store's return policy.

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Recent Examples of loosey-goosey This isn’t to say McDermott has become loosey-goosey. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 As Prynoski runs a quick session, the loosey-goosey fantasy RPG-meets-drinking game — whose kookily illustrated cards and dice all glow under blacklights — feels oddly like a natural next step for Titmouse. — James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025 If things are left too loosey-goosey and vague, that can result in mixed expectations within your organization. — Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025 Dogma is having a resurgence; Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is similarly satirical in that loosey-goosey way Smith does so well. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for loosey-goosey

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Adjective

High, Lonesome and Then Some, released in October 2025, had been a sonic experiment in slow, mellow country melodies.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026
Writers demand all kinds of different styles in their music; some want instrumental, some don’t mind lyrics, some want mellow classical while others want heavy metal or some other kind of driving beat.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of mellow

Adjective

And unlike the typical wire whisk, the smooth plastic attachments are incredibly easy to clean.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Despite the smoother operations reported in Miami-Dade, Scott advised Broward County voters not to take chances with the postal system.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of smooth

Adjective

Data brokers legally comb the internet for such information, build profiles using the collected information, and sell those profiles to anyone who’ll pay.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Paired with the Emme play table, this duo creates the kind of collected look that feels professionally layered.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Definition of collected

Adjective

But very few active CEOs of large US companies have echoed such concerns publicly, and investors have been calm.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
When asked about a 15-year-old student who lost his hand, Macron said nothing could justify what had happened and reiterated his call for calm.

— Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of calm

Adjective

Off-duty models stepped out in nonchalant style, pairing the jeans with basic tops and simple belts, while fashion show attendees elevated the laidback fits with button-down denim shirts, neckties and colorful knitwear.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Just a rugged man in a stream There is, of course, nothing nonchalant about the exchange.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of nonchalant

Adjective

As renewable energy contributes a larger share of electricity generation, nuclear plants may need to become more flexible without compromising the steady operation of their reactors.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu's supporters see him as a steady hand and a consummate statesman who has led Israel through a war of redemption after the country's darkest hour.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

Inside, furnishings are minimal, with timber and cool-toned stone alongside floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the landscaped gardens.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Grab a pretty blouse and snappy loafers to wear for brunch dates on warmer autumn days, then pair them with a denim jacket and slouchy knee-high boots as the weather gets cooler.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of cool

Adjective

Californios’ reign began to vanish even before the discovery of gold, when droughts and floods wiped out their easygoing livelihoods, and their lands were cut up, sold off, and their land grants swept aside by the new state.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Athorp’s easygoing, unassuming demeanor belies his decades-long experience and expertise, which are rooted in the knowledge passed down by his Indigenous ancestors.

— Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

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