palely Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a manner lacking interest or vitality
    dimly; pallidly.
    • a palely entertaining show
  2. adverb in a pale manner; without physical or emotional color
    • his wife, always palely appealing

WordNet

Pale"ly adverb
Etymology
From Pale, a.
Definitions
  1. In a pale manner; dimly; wanly; not freshly or ruddily. Thackeray.

Webster 1913