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
Example sentences :
  • “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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