Pendulous
adjective
Hanging downward loosely because of being loosely attached.
The dog had large, pendulous ears that dragged the ground when it walked.
Often appears as...
- pendulous branches
- pendulous ears
adjective
Having a tendency to swing or sway back and forth.
The pendulous motion of a suspended weight, such as a pendulum on a clock.
Often appears as...
- pendulous motion
- pendulous oscillation
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Lacking in firmness or stiffness.
The plant had pendulous leaves that wilted in the hot sun.
Often appears as...
- pendulous leaves
- pendulous stems
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Hanging downward loosely because of being loosely attached.
The dog had large, pendulous ears that dragged the ground when it walked.
Often appears as...
- pendulous branches
- pendulous ears
adjective
Having a tendency to swing or sway back and forth.
The pendulous motion of a suspended weight, such as a pendulum on a clock.
Often appears as...
- pendulous motion
- pendulous oscillation
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Lacking in firmness or stiffness.
The plant had pendulous leaves that wilted in the hot sun.
Often appears as...
- pendulous leaves
- pendulous stems
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'pendulous' to create a vivid picture of something hanging and moving freely.
She wore a necklace with a pendulous crystal that swayed with her every step.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Quality
'Pendulous' often describes body parts that hang down, suggesting weightiness or length.
The old cat's pendulous belly nearly touched the floor.
Pro Tip 3/3Lack of Support
Emphasize the lack of firm support or attachment when using 'pendulous'.
The pendulous pods hung from the tree, barely clinging to their stems.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'pendulous' to create a vivid picture of something hanging and moving freely.
She wore a necklace with a pendulous crystal that swayed with her every step.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Quality
'Pendulous' often describes body parts that hang down, suggesting weightiness or length.
The old cat's pendulous belly nearly touched the floor.
Pro Tip 3/3Lack of Support
Emphasize the lack of firm support or attachment when using 'pendulous'.
The pendulous pods hung from the tree, barely clinging to their stems.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'pendulous' to create a vivid picture of something hanging and moving freely.
She wore a necklace with a pendulous crystal that swayed with her every step.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Quality
'Pendulous' often describes body parts that hang down, suggesting weightiness or length.
The old cat's pendulous belly nearly touched the floor.
Pro Tip 3/3Lack of Support
Emphasize the lack of firm support or attachment when using 'pendulous'.
The pendulous pods hung from the tree, barely clinging to their stems.
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