inclined

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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

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past tense and past participle of incline entry 1

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Examples of inclined in a Sentence

Adjective people who are inclined toward volunteering a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts
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The post also includes vintage photos of each artist as musically inclined children. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 Elizabeth, less inclined to anatomize herself in writing, remains the more mysterious force. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Bucci believed that an Italian sponsor or investor might be more inclined to support an Italian rider competing under the same flag. — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Research finds that people are less inclined to stick to a workout routine in winter. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclined. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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inclined

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