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

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

After the final whistle, the visitors' social media team, leaning into their pantomime villain status, posted a picture of Williams sharing a joke with fellow British and Irish Lion Jamie George.

From BBC

Related Words

• inclination
• predilection
• propensity
• sentiment