inclined

adjective

in·​clined in-ˈklīnd 

 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

Synonyms

• amenable
• disposed
• fain
• game
• glad
• minded
• ready
• willing

Examples of inclined in a Sentence

people who are inclined toward volunteering

a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts

Recent Examples on the Web

An external candidate would be more likely to want to debut a new strategy, which has also left the board more inclined to back the internal bench of talent, the people familiar with the matter said. —Ambereen Choudhury, Fortune Europe, 16 May 2024

The mechanically inclined owner has done a lot of work on this Bentley himself. —David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing inclined

• inclined plane
• so inclined

Kids Definition

inclined

adjective

: having an inclination, disposition, or tendency

was inclined to stay up late