Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Lamely /lām'-lē/ · Lame·ly · IPA /ˈleɪmli/ 01 adv. In a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn. 1. In a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn.