inclined

adjective

in·​clined in-ˈklīnd 

 sense 2 also  ˈin-ˌklīnd

1

: having inclination, disposition, or tendency

2

a

: having a leaning or slope

b

: making an angle with a line or plane

Synonyms

• willing
• ready
• glad

Examples of inclined in a Sentence

people who are inclined toward volunteering

a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts

Recent Examples on the Web

For those less inclined to hike, many parks and preserves also have wildflower views from the road. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025

But, generally speaking, as the President takes more actions, the public slowly becomes more inclined to vote for a check against him. —Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025

Because every exchange risks devolving into an ideological spar, partners may feel less inclined to share the personal thoughts and feelings that contribute so greatly to intimacy. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Those people and policies, though, will not be effective if the public overall has become less inclined to listen to them. —Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing inclined

• inclined plane
• so inclined

Rhymes for inclined

• countersigned
• disinclined
• humankind
• interlined
• intertwined
• mastermind
• misaligned
• nonaligned
• predefined
• realigned
• reassigned
• recombined

Kids Definition

inclined

adjective

: having an inclination, disposition, or tendency

was inclined to stay up late