leaning
/ˈliːnɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: leanings
Meaning · English
A tendency or propensity.
Noun
Examples
a man of socialist leanings
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “leaning” mean?
A tendency or propensity.
Is “leaning” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.