Definitions for lamely
lame·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lamelyadverb

   in a weak and unconvincing manner

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lamelyadverb

   In the manner of one who is lame.

2. lamelyadverb

   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.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lamelyadjective

   Etymology: from lame.

   1. Like a cripple; without natural force or activity.

   Those muscles become callous, and, having yielded to the extension, the patient makes shift to go upon it, though lamely. Richard Wiseman, Surgery.

   2. Imperfectly; without a full or complete exhibition of all the parts.

   Look not ev’ry lineament to see,
   Some will be cast in shades, and some will be
   So lamely drawn, you scarcely know ’tis she. Dryden.

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1. lamely

   Lamely is an adverb that refers to doing something in a manner that is unsatisfactory, weak, inadequately, or incompetently. It can also refer to showing lack or absence of physical or mental strength. In essence, if something is done lamely, it is done without conviction, effectiveness, or impressiveness.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lamelyadverb

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

2. Etymology: [See Lame.]

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Anagrams for lamely »

1. mellay

How to pronounce lamely?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lamely in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lamely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lamely
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lamely
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lamely
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamely
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=lamely