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

Hiring may bounce back if the Fed continues to cut interest rates, as employers may be more inclined to invest more in their businesses if borrowing costs are lower, economists said. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024

Helwani then proposes a situation where if the UFC called ONE and offered the organization $5 million, would that then make Johnson more inclined to say yes? —James Brizuela, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

Coaches look to line up assistants who are inclined to come with them, and teams want to know what the vision is for staff hires. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024

After inflation and the economy so dominated the election, Americans are more inclined to think his administration will bring down prices for food and groceries rather than raise them, and his voters overwhelmingly say that. —Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 24 Nov. 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