Synonyms of dangling

dangling 1 of 2

adjective

as in hanging

extending freely from a support from above

there was a dangling banner in one corner of the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hanging
• suspended
• pendent
• dependent
• drooping
• flagging
• pendulous
• sagging
• wilting
• lolling

dangling

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verb

present participle of dangle

as in swinging

to place on an elevated point without support from below

he dangled the string in front of the cat, hoping that it was in the mood for play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hanging
• swinging
• slinging
• suspending
• hooking
• stringing
• mounting
• draping
• pinning
• protruding
• jutting
• tacking
• projecting
• extending (out)
• overhanging
• depending
• sticking out
• festooning
• garlanding
• cascading
• balancing
• falling
• poising

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dangling

Adjective

Kelly wore a bright orange Roland Mouret midi dress, paired with light brown stiletto heels and matching jewelry, including multiple rings and small dangling earrings. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 June 2026

While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026

Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Nov. 2025

Naru aside, Killer of Killers and Badlands have left a few dangling story threads. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025

Verb

So did a woman behind them wearing a foam Statue of Liberty headband, Isabelle noticed, and a man in a Rip Curl cap, and another in tactical shades, and another with a Canon camera dangling around his neck. — Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

There’s something so chic and luxurious about a beat-up leather bag dangling from your shoulder. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2026

Most recently, West welcomed the teen—who sported a dangling faux eyeball and red tips on her blue hair—on stage to perform with him during a show in Houston on Halloween night. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026

The collection could be spotted around the necks, dangling from the ears, and sparkling on the fingers of guests throughout the room. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Her dangling tongue, tuft of Troll doll-esque blond hair, and pink ribbon juxtaposed with an occasional top hat give her a quirky, sometimes unsettling charm. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2026

Also helpful for the studios is how little dangling the potential of money actually costs. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

Leaving the arena with a cigar dangling from his grin, Cronin had yet to heed his own message. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Grace completed the look with a pink bubblegum gloss and dangling earrings. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026