Leaning Synonyms and Antonyms

lēnĭng
Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tending
  2. running
  3. trending
  4. inclining
  5. squinting
  6. slanting
  7. favoring
Antonyms:
  1. disregarding
  2. forgetting
The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tilt
  2. list
  3. inclination
  4. lean
Cause to lean to the side
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tilting
  2. careen
  3. sloping
  4. keel over
  5. lean
  6. list
  7. recline
  8. listing
  9. tip
  10. tipping
  11. thinning
  12. inclining
  13. tending
  14. stooping
  15. sparing
  16. slanting
  17. slimming
  18. reclining
  19. pressuring
  20. raking
  21. preferring
  22. canting
  23. depending
  24. curving
  25. careening
  26. heeling
  27. bending
  28. baring
Antonyms:
  1. disliking
Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. inclinatory
  2. inclining
  3. atilt
  4. reclining
  5. recumbent
  6. canted
  7. supine
  8. tilted
  9. tendentious
  10. tipped
To incline the weight of the body so as to be supported:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. slanting
An inclination, tendency, or preference.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. predilection

Words Related to Leaning

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Leaning Sentence Examples

  • Howard was leaning against the wall.

  • She found herself leaning into him in anticipation.

  • He sat, leaning back.

  • She sighed, leaning back and gazing into his eyes.

  • He was leaning over the railing overlooking the massive marble foyer.

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