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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But the Padres seem more inclined to add to that strength than deal from it. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025 Pence, however, isn't inclined to throw rocks or to vilify his political opponents. Jim Martin, IndyStar, 4 July 2025 During December’s oral arguments, a majority of justices seemed inclined to side with Tennessee. Maureen Groppe, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The revelation comes after the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a law President Joe Biden signed last spring on national security grounds — even as President-elect Donald Trump and some lawmakers are advocating for an extension on the Sunday deadline. Eric Lagatta, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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inclined

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

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