"lamely" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈleɪmli/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lamely.wav [Southern-England] Forms: more lamely [comparative], most lamely [superlative]
Rhymes: -eɪmli Etymology: lame + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lame|ly}} lame + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} lamely (comparative more lamely, superlative most lamely)
  1. In the manner of one who is lame.
    Sense id: en-lamely-en-adv-tSqlu8v5
  2. (colloquial) In a foolish or ineffective way. Tags: colloquial
    Sense id: en-lamely-en-adv-nG4Sh9Sr

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