Lamely
/ˈleɪmli/ adv, slang
adv, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In the manner of one who is lame.
- 2 In a foolish or ineffective way. colloquial
"He lamely tried to lie his way out of the situation, but he wasn't really trying and no-one believed him."
Adverb
- 1 in a weak and unconvincing manner wordnet
Example
More examples"He lamely tried to lie his way out of the situation, but he wasn't really trying and no-one believed him."
Etymology
From lame + -ly.