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leaning

noun

lean·​ing ˈlē-niŋ How to pronounce leaning (audio)
: a definite but not decisive attraction or tendency
often used in plural
radical leanings
Choose the Right Synonym for leaning

leaning, propensity, proclivity, penchant mean a strong instinct or liking for something.

leaning suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable.

a student with artistic leanings

propensity implies a deeply ingrained and usually irresistible inclination.

a propensity to offer advice

proclivity suggests a strong natural proneness usually to something objectionable or evil.

a proclivity for violence

penchant implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object.

a penchant for taking risks

Example Sentences

the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid
Recent Examples on the Web Across the United States, in places that span every political leaning and demographic distinction, official state foods, which by my count come to 110, represent a vast buffet of regional pride that sometimes borders on bluster. Doug Mack, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2022 These pics also suggest the black Galaxy Watch 5 will have more of a sporty leaning, although all members of this family are likely to have similar core features. Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 July 2022 What was once a reliably Republican district that covered parts of Oakland and western Wayne counties, was redrawn to be wholly contained in Oakland County and is now solidly Democratic leaning. Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2022 Six of the current justices are generally regarded as conservative leaning, while three are seen as more liberal. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022 His work also shows that the political leaning of a firm’s workforce has a big influence on whether CEOs take a stance on an issue. Corinne Post, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Alpine County is small, population-wise, but its political leaning poses a big mystery. Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2022 Her departure is the latest shift on a council that in recent years has become younger and more left-leaning. Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 One citizen at Tuesday’s board meeting claimed the book was biased and left-leaning. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of leaning was in the 15th century

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