inclined
adjective
Simple meaning
Having a preference, disposition.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihnklyndSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnkˈlaɪnd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
often followed by `to'
Having a preference, disposition, or tendency
“Wasn't inclined to believe the excuse.”
At an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
At an angle to the horizontal; slanted or sloped.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Having a preference, disposition, or tendency
Used this way, inclined is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Wasn't inclined to believe the excuse.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “inclined to …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: inclined to …
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
Grammatical variations of the same word.
Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A simple machine for elevating objects.
A geological fault in which one side is above the other.
Related words
Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.
A bench press performed on an inclined bench.
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