inclined

1 of 2

adjective

in·​clined in-ˈklīnd 

sense 2 also ˈin-ˌklīnd

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

Synonyms of inclined

Adjective

• willing
• ready
• glad

Examples of inclined in a Sentence

Adjective

people who are inclined toward volunteering

a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The safest choice remains a firm, non-inclined surface that meets infant sleep safety standards. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

The lightest atomic nuclei are found in hydrogen atoms, and these are the most inclined to quantum tunneling. — Sophya Garashchuk, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

The Hawks are more inclined to leave Moore at center this season, joining a group that also includes Connor Bedard, Nazar and Anton Frondell. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Sussman is inclined to see such preferences as further evidence of capitalism’s moral failings. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing inclined

• inclined plane

Rhymes for inclined

• countersigned
• disinclined
• humankind
• interlined
• intertwined
• mastermind
• misaligned
• nonaligned
• predefined
• realigned
• reassigned
• recombined

Kids Definition

inclined

adjective

: having an inclination, disposition, or tendency

was inclined to stay up late