1
: having inclination, disposition, or tendency
2
a
: having a leaning or slope
b
: making an angle with a line or plane
Examples of inclined in a Sentence
people who are inclined toward volunteering
a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts
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If the economy continues on its current trajectory of moderating inflation and robust jobs growth, then the FOMC may be more inclined to cut rates.
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Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The club’s best players would be more inclined to stay, to sign new deals, and the attraction for possible new arrivals would be even greater.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Besides, the bulk of GF content out there is likely from women (women are more inclined to follow a GF diet than men, research shows).
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
Naturally, Frank and Alfie were Rikk’s first co-conspirators and were also musically inclined.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The club’s best players would be more inclined to stay, to sign new deals, and the attraction for possible new arrivals would be even greater.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Besides, the bulk of GF content out there is likely from women (women are more inclined to follow a GF diet than men, research shows).
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
Naturally, Frank and Alfie were Rikk’s first co-conspirators and were also musically inclined.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclined
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclined. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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