Leaning Definition & Meaning

leaning
adjective
  1. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"
noun
  1. an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity"
  2. a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"
  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"
  4. the act of deviating from a vertical position

Synonyms for leaning

atilt adj

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa

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canted adj

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa

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inclination noun

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

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inclined adj

(often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency; "wasn't inclined to believe the excuse

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lean adj

lacking excess flesh; "you can't be too rich or too thin

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list noun

a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) the property possessed by a line or surface that

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proclivity noun

a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"

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propensity noun

an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity" a natural inclination

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tendency noun

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

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tilt noun

a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances a contentious speech act

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"Leaning" in song lyrics

See how leaning is used in real songs:

  • "Said I O.D. they don't know me we gon still smoking and leaning"
    Big Moe f/ D-Wreck — Paying Dues
  • "Sitting sideways, purple stuff got me leaning"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Straight Outta Texas
  • "I'ma keep making paper, straight smoking and leaning"
    Botany Boys — Smokin N Leanin

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Frequently asked questions

What does leaning mean?
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted" an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity" a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration" 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
What part of speech is leaning?
Leaning is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does leaning have?
Leaning has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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