inclined

adjective

in·​clined in-ˈklīnd 

sense 2 also ˈin-ˌklīnd

1

: having inclination, disposition, or tendency

is always inclined to volunteer

I'm inclined to agree with you.

Please stay longer if you're so inclined.

2

a

: having a leaning or slope

an inclined surface

b

: making an angle with a line or plane

Synonyms of inclined

• willing
• ready
• glad

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

England, in theory, have players who can offer a decent facsimile of this (Elliot Anderson and Ezri Konsa, in particular), but Tuchel seems inclined to build his England squad around striker and captain Harry Kane over anyone else. —The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026

The authors suggest that because exercise boosts feel-good hormones, such as dopamine, and reduces the stress hormone cortisol, smokers who work out feel less inclined to use nicotine as a brain reward. —Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026

Accessibility There are elevators throughout and inclined ramps to access certain common areas. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

Gault said his clients are less inclined to add an outdoor kitchen when looking for a home, and prefer buying a property that already has one. —John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing inclined

• inclined plane

Rhymes for inclined

• countersigned
• disinclined
• humankind
• interlined
• intertwined
• mastermind
• misaligned
• nonaligned
• predefined
• realigned
• reassigned
• recombined

Kids Definition

inclined

adjective

: having an inclination, disposition, or tendency

was inclined to stay up late