1. in a weak, unconvincing, or inadequate manner
2. with difficulty in walking due to injury or disability

Examples

• He lamely apologized for missing the important meeting.
• She lamely attempted to explain why her homework was incomplete.
• The injured horse walked lamely across the field.
• His excuse sounded lamely unconvincing to the teacher.
• The comedian’s joke fell lamely flat with the audience.
• After the accident, she moved lamely down the hallway.
• The politician lamely defended his controversial statement.