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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The upshot is that housing inventory will remain limited as boomers are less inclined to downsize to smaller homes and have the financial means to stay put. Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025 Some officials seem less inclined to give TikTok further extensions. Julia Shapero, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025 Amick believes if that were to change, the Warriors would be more inclined to trade Kuminga. Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 As far as exemplars go, those inclined to offer wardrobe support could find a better follow and a better way. Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2025.

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inclined

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

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