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

Analysts say a more powerful IRGC likely would mean a more confrontational Iran, less willing to compromise in talks with Washington and more inclined to continue military escalation across the region. —Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026

And with children born second, parents might be less inclined to visit their doctor for subtle symptoms. —Sara Novak, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026

Some economists are inclined to agree. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026

However, Ngatikaura did not seem inclined to accept the apology. —Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 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