LEANING
Scrabble letter values: L1E1A1N1I1N1G2 = 8
Definition
- adjective departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal. — synonyms: atilt, canted, tilted, tipped
- noun an inclination to do something. — synonyms: propensity, tendency
- noun a natural inclination. — synonyms: proclivity, propensity
- noun the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. — synonyms: tilt, list, inclination, lean
- noun the act of deviating from a vertical position.
Examples
- “the leaning tower of Pisa”
- “the headstones were tilted”
- “he felt leanings toward frivolity”