pendulous (Meaning)
pendulous (s)
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
pendulous (a.)
Depending; pendent loosely; hanging; swinging.
Wavering; unstable; doubtful.
Inclined or hanging downwards, as a flower on a recurved stalk, or an ovule which hangs from the upper part of the ovary.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pendulous
pendulous Sentence Examples
- The pendulous chandeliers swayed gently, casting an ethereal glow upon the ballroom.
- The lush, pendulous vines cascaded down the trellis, forming a verdant and fragrant curtain.
- The professor's pendulous belly protruded from his tweed jacket like a ripe melon.
- The pendulous fruit of the guava tree hung invitingly, their skin flushed with a deep crimson.
- The elderly woman's pendulous earlobes adorned with heavy jewelry contrasted with her wrinkled face.
- The archer released the pendulous arrow, sending it soaring through the air with deadly accuracy.
- The pendulous stalactites in the cave glistened with water droplets, creating a magical and subterranean ambiance.
- The pendulous folds of the curtains draped elegantly around the window, blocking out the harsh sunlight.
- The pendulous udders of the dairy cow swayed rhythmically as she walked, promising ample milk production.
- The scientist marveled at the pendulous movement of the pendulum, its steady swing providing invaluable data for his research.
FAQs About the word pendulous
having branches or flower heads that bend downwardDepending; pendent loosely; hanging; swinging., Wavering; unstable; doubtful., Inclined or hanging downwards,
bowing,nodding, hanging, weeping, bowed, dangling, sagging, floppy, descendent, hung
stiff, upright, rigid,upright, stiff, rigid, erect, erect, unbending,inflexible
The pendulous chandeliers swayed gently, casting an ethereal glow upon the ballroom.
The lush, pendulous vines cascaded down the trellis, forming a verdant and fragrant curtain.
The professor's pendulous belly protruded from his tweed jacket like a ripe melon.
The pendulous fruit of the guava tree hung invitingly, their skin flushed with a deep crimson.
