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

Another study even found that workers who used these programs became more inclined to leave their jobs. —Emily Rosado-Solomon, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025

Down the road, there are indications that policymakers will be more inclined to cut further if the labor market stays soft. —Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025

Ella’s mother Claire (Rebecca Hall) still loves her philandering husband and is more inclined to forgive him. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025

Still, the Dodgers might feel inclined to deal Hernández, whose defense declined last year, to free up roster space. —Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

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