Definitions
in a weak and unconvincing manner
Word origin
From lame + -ly.
Used in a sentence
“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.”
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