inclined

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
US: /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

  1. Wanting to do something.

    1. I'm inclined to agree with you.
    2. She's inclined to dismiss his concerns, as she thinks he is overreacting.

  2. Likely to do something.

    1. He is inclined to be quiet.
    2. People are inclined to believe what they want to believe, regardless of the facts.

  3. Having a natural ability or talent for something.

    1. She is inclined to music.
    2. My son is inclined to mathematical thinking, showing a real aptitude from an early age.

Synonyms

willing apt prone leaning persuade influence
inclined verb

  1. To (cause to) lean or slope.

    1. The tower inclined slightly.
    2. The architect inclined the roof to allow for better rainwater runoff during storms.

  2. To influence (someone) to do something.

    1. He inclined me to accept.
    2. The compelling evidence inclined the jury towards a guilty verdict in the trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inclined" in English means: Wanting to do something., Likely to do something., Having a natural ability or talent for something..

The phonetic transcription of "inclined" is /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ in British English and /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inclined": willing, apt, prone, leaning, persuade, influence.

Example usage of "inclined": "I'm inclined to agree with you.". More examples on the page.