1. a tendency or preference toward a particular opinion, belief, or course of action
2. the action of inclining or bending from a vertical position

1. inclined or bent from a vertical position

Examples

• She has a strong leaning toward liberal politics.
• His leaning is toward science rather than the arts.
• The leaning tower attracted many tourists.
• The old fence post was leaning dangerously.
• I noticed a slight leaning in her political views.
• The leaning tree cast a long shadow across the yard.
• Despite his conservative upbringing, he showed a leaning toward progressive ideas.