leaning

American  

[lee-ning] / ˈli nɪŋ /

noun

1. inclination; tendency.

   strong literary leanings.

   Synonyms:

   penchant, bias, proclivity, propensity, bent

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leaning British  

/ ˈliːnɪŋ /

noun

1. a tendency or inclination

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Etymology

Origin of leaning

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

Example Sentences

“Brad Pitt does have a higher price point, and you could say he’s leaning on ease, but it is probably much more about being premium. And of course Brad Pitt is premium,” says Martin.

From Los Angeles Times

With only one top-flight club, Paris had stood as an outlier among major European cities, where white-hot rivalries break along lines of class, geography, and political leaning.

From The Wall Street Journal

He applied for jobs in his field without luck, then took a chance on something completely different, leaning into his love of wine and his sales experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

We need more of the “punk” aspect — defying authoritarianism, building solidarity networks, leaning into DIY instead of capitalism.

From Salon

Telling a story and leaning into local identity is part of the "guest beer" concept, something Vinny realises he and others can capitalise on.

From BBC

Related Words

• inclination
• predilection
• propensity
• sentiment