Meaning of 'leaning'

adjective

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

Example: "the leaning tower of Pisa"

Synonyms: atilt

noun

the act of deviating from a vertical position

noun

the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

Synonyms: inclination

noun

a natural inclination

Synonyms: propensity proclivity

noun

an inclination to do something

Example: "I felt leanings toward frivolity."

Synonyms: propensity tendency