What does “inclined” mean?
- 1
adjectivewanting to do something, or likely to behave in a certain way
I’m inclined to agree with you.
- 2
adjectivehaving a natural ability, used with words like “artistically”
She is very musically inclined.
- 3
adjectivesloping or leaning at an angle
The roof is inclined at 30 degrees.
Inclined at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C1 (advanced)
- Pronunciation
- /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ · in-KLYND
How to use “inclined” correctly
“I’m inclined to think…” is a polite, tentative way to give an opinion.
Common phrases with “inclined”
- inclined to do
- be inclined to think
- if you feel so inclined
- mathematically inclined
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- likely
- disposed
- willing
Word family
- incline
- inclination
- disinclined
“inclined” is on these word lists
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