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Tamely vs Lamely - What's the difference?

tamely | lamely |

As adverbs the difference between tamely and lamely

is that tamely is in a tame manner while lamely is in the manner of one who is lame.

tamely

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a tame manner.
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    lamely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In the manner of one who is lame.
  • (colloquial) In a foolish or ineffective way.
    • He lamely tried to lie his way out of it, but he wasn't really trying and no one believed him.