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in‧clined S3
1 to hold a particular opinion, but not very strongly : Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion I'm inclined to agree with him.
be inclined to agree/think/believe etc
Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion I'm inclined to agree with him.2 to be likely to do something or behave in a particular way : Commandos are inclined to shoot first and ask questions later. He was inclined to self-pity.
be inclined to do something/inclined to something
Commandos are inclined to shoot first and ask questions later.He was inclined to self-pity.3 to want to do something, but without having a strong desire : It was Sunday morning, and she was not inclined to get up yet.
be/feel inclined (to do something)
It was Sunday morning, and she was not inclined to get up yet.4 naturally interested in or good at art, music etc : For the artistically inclined, the markets are full of interest.
artistically/musically/mathematically etc inclined
For the artistically inclined, the markets are full of interest.5 sloping or leaning in a particular direction
