Meaning & Definition of Leaning in English
English⟶
Leaning
/linɪŋ/
noun
1. An inclination to do something
- "He felt leanings toward frivolity"
synonym:
- leaning,
- propensity,
- tendency
2. A natural inclination
- "He has a proclivity for exaggeration"
synonym:
- proclivity,
- propensity,
- leaning
3. The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
- "The tower had a pronounced tilt"
- "The ship developed a list to starboard"
- "He walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
synonym:
- tilt,
- list,
- inclination,
- lean,
- leaning
4. The act of deviating from a vertical position
synonym:
- leaning
adjective
1. Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
- "The leaning tower of pisa"
- "The headstones were tilted"
synonym:
- atilt,
- canted,
- leaning,
- tilted,
- tipped
Examples of using
He was leaning against the wall.