inclined

1 of 2

adjective

in·​clined in-ˈklīnd How to pronounce inclined (audio)
sense 2 also ˈin-ˌklīnd
Synonyms of inclined
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

inclined

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of incline entry 1

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Adjective people who are inclined toward volunteering a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts
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There’s a performance aspect to reality television, to people who are politically inclined. — Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 If the brand fits that aesthetic, the audience is far more inclined to become the brand’s customers. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 For those inclined to see things mathematically, one-sixth provides a much more accurate measure to represent the willing Confederacy. — Literary Hub, 19 Oct. 2026 Screens make staying in easy Puls said that adults are more inclined to stay home and stream movies and TV shows instead of hosting friends and family or going out. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclined

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First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inclined was in the 15th century

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inclined

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