Lamely Definition

adverb

In the manner of one who is lame.

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(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.
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Origin of Lamely

  • lame +‎ -ly

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Lamely Sentence Examples

  • I didn't get your message until this morning, Jessi said lamely.

  • Finally, she asked lamely, "Are you okay?"

  • In central Italy the influence of the First Consul was paramount; for in 1801 he transformed the grand duchy of Tuscany into the kingdom of Etruria for the duke of Parma; and, seeing that that promotion added lustre to the fortunes of the duchess of Parma (a Spanish infanta), Spain consented lamely enough to the cession of Louisiana to France.

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Words Starting With

LLALAM

Words Ending With

YLYELY

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Words Starting With L and Ending With Y

Starts With L & Ends With YStarts With LA & Ends With YStarts With L & Ends With LY

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With L6 Letter Words Ending With Y