inclined

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Definition of INCLINED

1

having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) <we couldn't have convinced her if she weren't already so inclined>

Synonyms amenable, disposed, fain, game, glad, inclined, minded, ready

Related Words predisposed, prone; accommodating, agreeable, compliant, cooperative, obedient, obliging, submissive; favorable, receptive; prepared, prompt, quick, responsive, swift; desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited

Near Antonyms averse, loath (also loth or loathe), reluctant, reticent

Antonyms disinclined, unamenable, unwilling

2

having a liking or affection <a nightclub strictly for those inclined towards loud music>

Synonyms affected, attached, inclined, partial

Related Words crazy (about or over), enamored, enraptured, gone (on), infatuated, mad (about), nuts (about); desirous, eager, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, keen

Near Antonyms apathetic, cool, indifferent, uninterested; contemptuous, disdainful, scornful; antagonistic, antipathetic, hostile; alienated, disaffected, disenchanted, estranged

Antonyms allergic, averse, disinclined

3

having a tendency to be or act in a certain way <a kindly couple who are inclined to be helpful to strangers>

Synonyms apt, given, inclined, tending

Related Words choosing, preferring; disposed, liable, likely, minded, predisposed, willing

Near Antonyms averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath (also loth or loathe), unwilling

4

running in a slanting direction <the highway ramps and other inclined roadways were treacherous during the ice storm>

Synonyms cant, canted, graded, inclined, leaning, listing, oblique, pitched, raked, slant, slanted, slantwise, sloped, sloping, tilted, tilting

Near Antonyms horizontal, level; plumb, up-and-down, vertical; parallel, perpendicular