Definition of leaning

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• leaning is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• leaning is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• leaning is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of leaning

• a natural inclination (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. proclivity
  2. propensity
• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. inclination
  2. lean
  3. list
  4. tilt
• an inclination to do something (noun)

  Examples

  1. he felt leanings toward frivolity

  Synonyms

  1. propensity
  2. tendency
• departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the leaning tower of Pisa

  Synonyms

  1. atilt
  2. canted
  3. tilted
  4. tipped
• the act of deviating from a vertical position (noun)

See definition of leaning in Merriam Webster