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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That makes the German more inclined to start with Welbeck, as Rutter is the only alternative. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 Marginson says that while many students and faculty have opposed the compact, university presidents and boards may be more inclined to accept. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 14 Oct. 2025 At the same time, the pair did not seem inclined to ignite any fireworks. New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 While Alex is still young at 24 and has room to develop, this move could make Giannis more comfortable and inclined to stay in Milwaukee, at least for the foreseeable future. Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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inclined

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

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