pendulous

adjective
UK: /ˈpendʒələs/
US: /ˈpendʒələs/

  1. Hanging down loosely; drooping.

    1. The pendulous branches swayed gently in the breeze.
    2. The old tree had pendulous limbs that almost touched the ground, creating a shady haven.

  2. Hanging down and swinging freely.

    1. The fruit hung pendulous from the tree.
    2. The artist captured the pendulous movement of the earrings in her portrait.

Synonyms

hanging swinging

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pendulous" in English means: Hanging down loosely; drooping., Hanging down and swinging freely..

The phonetic transcription of "pendulous" is /ˈpendʒələs/ in British English and /ˈpendʒələs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pendulous": hanging, swinging.

Example usage of "pendulous": "The pendulous branches swayed gently in the breeze.". More examples on the page.