with a bent

Frequency: 6.27.8 per million words

Describes a person who has a particular inclination.

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Examples (10)

  • They are looking for a child with a scientific bent for the advanced program.
  • She's an accountant, but everyone knows she's a person with an artistic bent.
  • For anyone with a literary bent, this classic novel is a must-read.
  • He approached every problem as a man with a philosophical bent.
  • The debate attracted students with a political bent from all over the campus.
  • It was a challenging game, designed for players with an intellectual bent.
  • He was a serious actor, but one with a surprising comedic bent.
  • We need to hire someone with a mechanical bent to fix this old engine.
  • The club is open to all students, especially those with a technical bent.
  • His essays, even on mundane topics, reveal a writer with a deeply satirical bent.