Definitions for lamely

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lamely(adverb)

    in a weak and unconvincing manner

    "`I don't know, Edward,' she answered lamely"

Wiktionary

  1. lamely(Adverb)

    In the manner of one who is lame.

  2. lamely(Adverb)

    In a foolish or ineffective way.

    He lamely tried to lie his way out of it, but he wasn't really trying and no one believed him.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Lamely(adverb)

    an a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn


Translations for lamely

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

lamely(adverb)

to make unable to walk properly

He was lamed by a bullet in the ankle.

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