leaning meaning and definition

LEANING noun

Definition of leaning (noun)

1. an inclination to do something
   • "he felt leanings toward frivolity"
   • synonyms: propensity, tendency
2. a natural inclination
   • "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"
   • synonyms: proclivity, propensity
3. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
   • "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
   • synonyms: inclination, lean, list, tilt
4. the act of deviating from a vertical position

LEANING adjective

Definition of leaning (adjective)

1. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
   • "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"
   • synonyms: atilt, canted, tilted, tipped