leanings — a tendency to favor or support a particular idea, belief, or group, especially in politics or personal taste
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tendency to favor or support a particular idea, belief, or group, especially in politics or personal taste
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːnɪŋz/
Example Sentences
- Her political leanings became obvious when she started wearing red to every single meeting, including the office holiday party.
- The interviewer asked about his religious leanings, but he just replied, 'I lean towards napping on Sundays.'
- Despite his artistic leanings, he ended up working as an accountant, doodling cartoons in the margins of spreadsheets.
leanings
NOUN[/ˈliːnɪŋz/]
a tendency to favor or support a particular idea, belief, or group, especially in politics or personal taste
His political leanings became clear when he joined the debate club.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hleonian' meaning to bend or incline; 'lean' + the suffix '-ings' turned the physical act of leaning into a noun describing mental or political tendencies.
Breakdown
lean- (to bend/incline) + -ings (noun-forming suffix indicating tendencies or states)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Her political leanings became obvious when she started wearing red to every single meeting, including the office holiday party.”
“The interviewer asked about his religious leanings, but he just replied, 'I lean towards napping on Sundays.'”
“Despite his artistic leanings, he ended up working as an accountant, doodling cartoons in the margins of spreadsheets.”
“The survey was designed to reveal the students' political leanings before the mock election.”
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