INCLINED Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

inclined 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈklīnd

Definition of inclined

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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as in attached

having a liking or affection a nightclub strictly for those inclined towards loud music

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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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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

as in tilted

to set or cause to be at an angle carefully inclined the ladder against the house

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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

Bucci believed that an Italian sponsor or investor might be more inclined to support an Italian rider competing under the same flag. — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Research finds that people are less inclined to stick to a workout routine in winter. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

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The theorist, unlike the narrator, is inclined toward public speech. — Maya Binyam, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 All the more prescient, then, that Kunta would be inclined to tell his daughter his origin story, and teach her words in his native tongue. — Anne Haley, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclined

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined

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In a role and contract considerate of those things, Chicago was willing to take a swing at his talent.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Even more surprising is that it’s been reported that Netflix is even willing to release box-office numbers for these films.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of willing

Adjective

Also, Nécessaire the Lip Balm is made with soothing skin care ingredients such as niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter; it’s approved for eczema-prone skin and even has a touch of (natural) mint to keep you feeling fresh.

— Lindy Segal, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2026
Authorities estimate that nearly 600,000 people were evacuated from high-risk, flood-prone areas in Fujian, while a further 128,000 people in 53 counties were also affected across Jiangxi, Guardian reported.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of prone

Adjective

Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson’s eventual return from an oblique injury would elevate the club’s defense back to best-in-class.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The switch-hitter quickly caught on with the Padres as a minor league free agent, was called up after Samad Taylor’s oblique injury and collected three hits in a 19-2 win in Kansas City in his first start.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of oblique

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Data, though, suggested the strange feature may have first formed earlier and didn't become visible until Saturn's southern hemisphere tilted back into Earth's view.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
The way that Saturn's axis is tilted meant that the ringed planet's southern hemisphere was not visible from Earth from 2012 to 2023.

— Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of tilted

Adjective

But Argano, who drives Engine 10, isn't quite ready to pack it in.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
One such ruse, revealed by The Athletic in August 2024, involved a team of pickpockets being hired to teach his squad the importance of being ready, alert and prepared at all times.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of ready

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Some of her fondest memories of childhood in Guatire, a city 45 minutes east of Caracas, were from school.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
The Late Show won for writing, short form comedy, picture editing, technical direction and camerawork, and lighting design — all a fond farewell to the show.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026