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adjective

in-ˈklīnd How to pronounce inclined (audio)
Definition of inclinednext
1
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) we couldn't have convinced her if she weren't already so inclined

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2
as in attached
having a liking or affection a nightclub strictly for those inclined towards loud music

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3
as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way a kindly couple who are inclined to be helpful to strangers

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4
as in leaning
running in a slanting direction the highway ramps and other inclined roadways were treacherous during the ice storm

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inclined

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verb

past tense of incline
1
as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle carefully inclined the ladder against the house

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2
as in tended
to show a liking or proneness (for something) a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food

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Recent Examples of inclined
Adjective
Since then, Democrats have been less inclined to wait for older lawmakers to retire. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026 Clinicians and patients who struggle through this interim process may become less inclined to advocate for its expansion, while policymakers may see lower uptake as a sign of limited demand rather than evidence of operational shortcomings. — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
But even if the Yankees determined that Swanson could help Goodman, they would not necessarily be inclined to put together the kind of package the Rockies seek. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Genetics, age and environmental factors all play a role, making some people naturally inclined towards earlier mornings while others reach their cognitive peak much later. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
  1. willing
  2. attached
  3. prone
  4. oblique
  5. tilted
  6. tended
  7. ready
  8. fond
Adjective
  • More passengers are paying for business class and premium economy, airports continue to invest heavily in lounges, and the wider travel experience has become increasingly tiered around consumers willing to spend for greater comfort and convenience.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Emery’s desire to blood Madjo early was ultimately reflected in picking him to start ahead of Tammy Abraham — who the club are willing to listen to offers for — in Salzburg.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of willing
Adjective
  • The property includes a deck, an attached garage, native landscaping, and access to hiking, dining, and shopping.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Each home will have an attached two-car garage, with additional street parking incorporated throughout the development.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of attached
Adjective
  • The National Disaster Management Agency, or BNPB, said nearly 48,900 hectares (121,000 acres) of peatland had burned across six fire-prone provinces as of Monday, with the largest affected area in West Kalimantan on Borneo island.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Recently, deadly fires in Paradise, Marshall, Lahaina, and Los Angeles share the same message for residents living in or close to risky fire-prone areas.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of prone
Adjective
  • There was the oblique strain in early April that sidelined him for more than a month.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Other sustaining injuries were linebacker Nick Martin (stinger) and safety Marques Sigle (oblique); cornerback Nate Hobbs did not play because of a groin injury that will keep him out this preseason.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of oblique
Verb
  • Hip-hop tilted the pop axis at the turn of the millennium and remains an arbiter of its taste.
    — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The suit adds that the ground also tilted sideways at 14%, which is seven times steeper than the 2% limit.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tilted
Verb
  • Many of the streaming news programs launched by traditional media outlets like NBC News, CBS News and others, have tended to the conventions of the genre.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Those who sat on the Mughal’s Peacock Throne tended to die horrific deaths.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of tended
Adjective
  • So come hungry and ready to be a part of one big Italian family!
    — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Adams is yet to feature in pre-season but should be ready for Matchday 1, while Justin Kluivert, who has played well since returning from the World Cup with the Netherlands, should slot into the No 10 role.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ready
Adjective
  • Many customers came over to the table to pick up a shirt and share the many fond memories of the eatery with Wong-Young.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Moreover, few of us have deeply fond memories of the bricks and mortar aspects of our education.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
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