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单词 inclining
释义

inclining

noun

in·​clin·​ing in-ˈklī-niŋ How to pronounce inclining (audio)
1
: inclination
2
archaic : party, following

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

inclining 1 of 2

adjective

as in bowing
bending downward or forward the inclining branches of the evergreens seemed almost ready to break under the weight of the heavy snow

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bowing
  • nodding
  • bowed
  • falling
  • weeping
  • descending
  • declining
  • drooping
  • stooping
  • declined
  • hanging
  • dangling
  • sagging
  • hung
  • descendant
  • pendulous
  • sinking
  • floppy
  • descendent
  • dipping
  • droopy
  • slumping
  • pendent
  • suspended
  • limp
  • pendant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • upright
  • erect
  • rigid
  • unbending
  • inflexible
  • elevated
  • stiff
  • upraised
  • raised
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inclining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of incline
1
as in tilting
to set or cause to be at an angle carefully inclined the ladder against the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • tilting
  • sloping
  • leaning
  • angling
  • tipping
  • slanting
  • cocking
  • canting
  • heeling
  • listing
  • pitching
  • bending
  • banking
  • deviating
  • retreating
  • descending
  • reclining
  • veering
  • declining
  • swerving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • straightening
  • flattening
  • leveling
  • evening
  • levelling
2
as in leaning
to show a liking or proneness (for something) a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • leaning
  • tending
  • trending
  • pointing
  • running
  • gravitating
  • indicating
  • suggesting
  • going

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • avoiding
  • shunning
  • shying (from or away from)
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