Tamely

Origin

tame + -ly

Full definition of tamely

Adverb

1. In a tame manner.
• 2011, October 1, Phil McNulty, Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool, It was Suarez, however, who had the first chance. Jagielka's sliced clearance found Kuyt, but Suarez could only head his cross tamely into the arms of Howard.