laxly

Definitions

In a manner that lacks strictness, severity, or precision.

With a lack of care, attention, or firmness; loosely.

Examples

The security protocols were enforced so laxly that unauthorized visitors were able to enter the building unnoticed.

He held the rope quite laxly, allowing it to slip through his fingers as the heavy crate descended.

Synonyms

loosely carelessly negligently remissly slackly leniently permissively

Antonyms

strictly rigorously carefully attentively precisely firmly stringently