lamely
adverb
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Pronunciation: /ˈleɪmli/
adv
Etymology: Etymology tree English lame Middle English -ly English -ly English lamely From lame + -ly.
- In the manner of one who is lame.
- In a foolish or ineffective way.
“He lamely tried to lie his way out of the situation, but he wasn't really trying and no-one believed him.”
“"I quite admire cats," he said. "There is something about them," he added, "which..." He could not find the words. "Which is quite admirable," he ended lamely.”