Antonyms for leaning
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : lee-ning |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈli nɪŋ |
Definition of leaning
Origin :- "action or state of leaning," 1776, from lean (v.).
- noun tendency, bias
- “Thou hast been in trouble,” she said, leaning on the baluster above him.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- Presently she raised her eyes and saw him leaning out of the window.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- He went on; he stood in the doorway, leaning with one arm against it.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- And leaning upon my Hannah's arm, withdrew to my own apartment.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- He was leaning forward in his eagerness; he looked so zealous to be my champion—so honest!
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- I could easily fall asleep in this way, while leaning on your shoulders.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- She had supposed she was leaning on John Gilman as securely as she had leaned on her father.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- He was leaning towards Jane, regarding her with melancholy tenderness.
- Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
- He turned to a man who was leaning against the iron railings.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- "You're an awful fool, Lizzie," he said crossly, leaning over the banisters.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
Synonyms for leaning
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