inclined
deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping.
disposed; of a mind (usually followed by to): He was inclined to stay.
having a physical tendency; leaning.
tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else.
Origin of inclined
1Other words from inclined
- half-in·clined, adjective
- qua·si-in·clined, adjective
- un·in·clined, adjective
- well-in·clined, adjective
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How to use inclined in a sentence
We might very well inclined to be optimistic about housing unless the evidence is overwhelming that we should not be.
Housing Expert Robert Shiller Isn’t Sure Housing Is Back | Matthew Zeitlin | September 18, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter a short time the country people began to come in, and we found they were decidedly well inclined towards us.
The British Expedition to the Crimea | William Howard RussellI am well inclined to think that he is not weighed down by the load of gratitude that makes men enemies.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) | Charles James LeverHe had much to learn; but as his nature was of an inquiring character, he was as equal as he was well inclined to its task.
Roland Cashel | Charles James LeverThe heir-at-law was well inclined to it, but melancholy, so that the people dare not trust to a settlement from him.
Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire | Thomas Coleman
She affected to be equally well inclined to both, and even assumed the character of mediatrix.
Discipline | Mary Brunton
British Dictionary definitions for inclined
/ (ɪnˈklaɪnd) /
(postpositive often foll by to) having a disposition; tending
sloping or slanting
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