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Vinony

lamely

adverb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪmli/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English lame Middle English -ly English -ly English lamely From lame + -ly.

  1. In the manner of one who is lame.
  2. 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.”