noun
leaning
LEE-nihng
noun
1
A tendency to favor a particular idea, belief, or direction.
"He has always had liberal leanings."
"Her artistic leanings showed early in childhood."
How to Use Leaning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA personal inclination or preference toward something.
Common pairings
political leanings
artistic leanings
have a leaning toward
Word Forms
leanings plural
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Etymology
From lean plus -ing.