Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inclining

verb
/ɪnˈklaɪnɪŋ/
Definition
Bending or leaning in a particular direction.
Examples
  • She was inclining her head to listen more carefully.
  • The path is inclining upward towards the hilltop.
  • His interests are inclining towards environmental science.
Meaning
To lean or slope in a specific direction, or to be disposed toward a particular preference or opinion.
Synonyms
  • leaning
  • sloping
  • tending
  • favoring