inclined

adjective

in·​clined in-ˈklīnd How to pronounce inclined (audio)
 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

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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In fact, studies show consumers are more inclined to buy something and are willing to pay over 10% more for it in a store that uses scent marketing. Tamara Bebb, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 And yes, this means that even a T. rex could have been more inclined to saunter around and maybe jog, rather than tearing across the land at top speeds of 27-29 km/h (17-18 mph). New Atlas, 24 June 2025 Newspapers were not inclined to report on police abuses, and local news made the world look like a dangerous place, with kidnappings and robberies and police bravely fighting on the frontlines of the war on drugs that was turning city streets into chaos. Maris Kreizman, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025 The Marlins could hold on to him until the winter, when teams like Baltimore would be more inclined to acquire him and the final two years of his contract. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for inclined

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inclined was in the 15th century

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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclined. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

inclined

adjective
: having an inclination, disposition, or tendency
was inclined to stay up late

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