loosened
/ˈlusənd/
adjective
- Made less tight, firm, or fixed.
- She walked carefully on the loosened gravel path.
- The loosened screw caused the shelf to wobble.
- The loosened knot finally came apart in his hands.
- Made less strict or controlled.
- The loosened rules allowed students to choose their own topics.
- The loosened restrictions on parking made it easier for visitors.
- Under the loosened policy, employees could work from home twice a week.