inclining

the act of inclining; bending forward

an inclination of his head indicated his agreement

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

She tends to be nervous before her lectures

bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well

He inclined his ear to the wise old man

lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow

She inclined her head to the student

be at an angle

The terrain sloped down