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

Think tombstones, solid skeletons, signs or other decorations that hold their shape and don’t have loose or dangling parts. — Katie Koschalk, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026

Edebiri’s dangling earrings also provided a welcome pop of color, with their wine-hue complementing her berry lipstick. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

The structure is raw concrete punctuated by oxidized metal, dangling chains, rebar and scaffolding. — Tim Hornyak, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Amaranth added long, dangling shapes, while dahlias brought deep maroon, plum and magenta tones. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2026

Okay, maybe they won't be entirely convinced, but this ridiculous costume, with its dangling inflatable 'legs', will get you plenty of laughs and attention. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026

If the tables are full, perch on the edge of the fondamenta, legs dangling over the canal, and watch the locals come and go, some of them by boat. — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026

The pregnant singer also wore a chandelier-style helmet with strands of gems dangling like tassels from the base. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The Broncos revel in living with their toes dangling off the cliff. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026