inclined

1 of 2

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

inclined

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of incline entry 1

Synonyms of inclined

Adjective

• willing
• ready
• glad

Examples of inclined in a Sentence

Adjective

people who are inclined toward volunteering

a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

After their massive Election Day losses, some GOP lawmakers are inclined to fully overhaul their leadership. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Legislators do not seem inclined to support that $10 billion tranche of funding for the Park Service in the capital region. — Joe Heim, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

The extension the Heat never appeared inclined to offer to Tyler Herro now has become a waiting game with the Milwaukee Bucks for the eighth-year guard. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

In the light of hypermasculinity, almost universally endorsed in militaries, peacekeepers feel inclined to exploit such vulnerabilities. — Hannah Berner, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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