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Webster 1913 Edition


Lamely

Lame′ly

,
adv.
[See
Lame
.]
In a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner;
as, to walk
lamely
; a figure
lamely
drawn.

Webster 1828 Edition


Lamely

LA'MELY

,
adv.
[See Lame.]
1.
Like a cripple; with impaired strength; in a halting manner; as, to walk lamely.
2.
Imperfectly; without a complete exhibition of parts; as a figure lamely drawn; a scene lamely described.
3.
Weakly; poorly; unsteadily; feebly.

Definition 2024


lamely

lamely

English

Adverb

lamely (comparative more lamely, superlative most lamely)

  1. In the manner of one who is lame.
  2. (colloquial) 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.