'Lamely' definitions:

Definition of 'lamely'

From: WordNet
adverb
In a weak and unconvincing manner; "`I don't know, Edward,' she answered lamely"

Definition of 'Lamely'

From: GCIDE
  • Lamely \Lame"ly\, adv. [See Lame.] In a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn. [1913 Webster]