Inclined Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of INCLINED

[more inclined; most inclined]

1

not used before a noun

:

wanting to do something or likely to do something

• people who are inclined toward volunteering
• Feel free to leave early if you're so inclined. [=if you want to]

— usually followed by to + verb

• I'm inclined to leave early [=I would like to leave early], if that's OK with you.
• She didn't seem inclined [=_disposed_] to help us.
• He's inclined to brag about his accomplishments. [=he often brags about his accomplishments]
• The door is inclined to stick. [=the door often sticks]

2

— used with verbs like agree, think, believe, suppose, etc., to express a thought or opinion that is not strong or certain

• I'm inclined to agree with you. [=I think you are probably correct]
• We're inclined to think she was mistaken. [=we think she was probably mistaken]

— see also 1incline 4

3

:

having an interest in or a talent for something

• a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts

— usually used after an adverb (such as artistically, mechanically, or musically)

• She's always been artistically inclined. [=she has always had a talent for art]

4

:

having a slope

• an inclined surface