inclining

[ in-klahy-ning ]

/ ɪnˈklaɪ nɪŋ /

noun

inclination; disposition.

Archaic. people who are sympathetic to a person or cause.

Origin of inclining

First recorded in 1300–50, inclining is from the Middle English word enclinynge.See incline, -ing¹

OTHER WORDS FROM inclining

un·in·clin·ing, adjective

Words nearby inclining

incline, inclined, inclined plane, inclined railway, inclined to, inclining, inclinometer, inclip, inclose, in clover, include

Example sentences from the Web for inclining

The thorax and abdomen yellow, clouded with a light reddish-brown colour, inclining to crimson.
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Volume 1|Dru Drury
"Good-morning," he said, gravely taking off his hat and inclining his head a little.
A Cigarette-Maker's Romance|F. Marion Crawford
On we went, inclining to the right and reaching an orchard in which was a nest of them concealed in the trees.
S.O.S. Stand to!|Reginald Grant
Beauchamp asserted that he had not yet met a woman at all inclining in the direction of Radicalism. '
Beauchamp's Career, Complete|George Meredith

This is a beautiful species, the color being averaged under the general hue of dark, subdued red, inclining to maroon.
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise|M. E. Hard