Leaning: meaning, definitions and examples

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leaning

 

[ หˆliหnษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a position or angle

Inclined from the vertical and resting against a surface. Leaning can also refer to a posture or position of the body in a relaxed or casual manner.

Synonyms

inclined, slanted, sloping, tilted

Examples of usage

  • He was leaning against the wall, waiting for her.
  • She was leaning back in her chair, lost in thought.
Context #2 | Noun

describing a tendency or inclination

A tendency or inclination towards a particular activity, belief, or behavior.

Synonyms

bias, inclination, preference, tendency

Examples of usage

  • She has a leaning towards artistic endeavors.
  • His political leanings are towards the conservative side.

Translations

Translations of the word "leaning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inclinando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lehnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะธะปัะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochylanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พๆ–œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท penchant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸilme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์šธ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naklรกnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naklรกลˆanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagibanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ halla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃะบะตะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™yilmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inclinaciรณn

Word origin

The word 'leaning' originates from the Old English word 'hlฤซnian' which means 'to lean, recline, or bend.' The concept of leaning has been present in human behavior for centuries, with the act of leaning symbolizing relaxation, support, or a sense of casualness. Over time, 'leaning' has evolved to encompass various meanings, from physical positions to mental inclinations.

See also: lean, leaner, leanness.