Inclined
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inclined is an adjective meaning At an angle to the horizontal; slanted or sloped.
Meaning
At an angle to the horizontal; slanted or sloped.
More Meanings
- Having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition.
- simple past and past participle of incline
Example Sentences
I am inclined to believe you.
She's inclined to lose her temper.
The take-off ramp was inclined at 20 degrees.
Word Forms
- inclin’d
Synonyms for inclined
Depending on context, synonyms include apt, bain, disposed, fain, forward, liable.
Antonyms for inclined
Common opposites include disinclined, perpendicular, vertical, horizontal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include atilt, aslope, canted, aslant, slanted, slanting.
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