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LAMELY

Pronunciation (US):

• LAMELY (adverb)
The adverb LAMELY has 1 sense:

1. in a weak and unconvincing manner

Familiarity information: LAMELY used as an adverb is very rare.

• LAMELY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a weak and unconvincing manner

Context example:

'I don't know, Edward,' she answered lamely

Pertainym:

lame (pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness)

"The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."
(English proverb)
"The wolf has a thick neck, because he does his job on his own."
(Bulgarian proverb)
"Not only can water float a craft, it can sink it also."
(Chinese proverb)
"He who lives fast goes straight to his death."
(Corsican proverb)

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