leaning

[ lee-ning ]

noun

1. inclination; tendency:

   strong literary leanings.

   Synonyms: penchant, bias, proclivity, propensity, bent

leaning

/ ˈliːnɪŋ /

noun

1. a tendency or inclination

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaning¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English leninge, Old English hlining; lean ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Mann says his daughter’s leanings toward perfectionism have caused her some anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times

Senate, cautioned California leaders against leaning too hard into the culture wars.

From Los Angeles Times

But Christmas came early for fans of wonky trees when this year's leaning one was unveiled on the recently pedestrianised Broad Street.

From BBC

Still, the Cook Political Report, which tracks House races, listed the 47th District as leaning Democratic.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, the Cook Political Report moved the district race from “likely Democratic” to “leaning Democratic,” a sign of the concerted effort by Republicans to flip the seat.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inclination
• predilection
• propensity
• sentiment