C1adverbformalhome
US/ˈslæk.li/
UK/ˈslæk.li/
in a loose way that is not pulled tight, or without energy or care
In context
The rope hung slackly between the two posts after the storm.
He held the pen slackly, as if he were about to fall asleep.
The flag flapped slackly in the weak afternoon breeze.
Words that go with slackly
verb + adverb
- hang slacklyWet clothes hang slackly on the line when there is no wind.
- lie slacklyHis hands lay slackly in his lap.
- fall slacklyLet the rope fall slackly to the ground before you coil it.
- droop slacklyHis arms drooped slackly at his sides.
adverb + adjective
- slackly enforcedParking rules in the old town are slackly enforced.