inclined

adjective

in·​clined in-ˈklīnd 

sense 2 also ˈin-ˌklīnd

1

: having inclination, disposition, or tendency

is always inclined to volunteer

I'm inclined to agree with you.

Please stay longer if you're so inclined.

2

a

: having a leaning or slope

an inclined surface

b

: making an angle with a line or plane

Synonyms of inclined

• 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

While Congress currently appears inclined to reject those reductions, most universities are playing it very cautiously with respect to research and graduate education commitments, given the uncertainty that’s likely to continue at the federal level. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

There’s a fine, touching performance, however, from Showko Showfukutei as Hana’s loving but fretful mother, desperately concerned for her daughter’s well-being but inclined to show love only through unrequired domestic service. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026

While Senate Democrats were initially frustrated by the DHS bill, many still seemed inclined to vote for the entire appropriations package rather than risk a partial shutdown. —Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026

And although the seat is considered safe for Republicans, the president's move could threaten key votes in the Senate going forward, since Cassidy may be less inclined to fall in line. —Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing inclined

• inclined plane

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