Synonyms of pendent

pendent

adjective

ˈpen-dənt 

variants or pendant

as in dangling

extending freely from a support from above

the dining area is lit by tasteful pendent lamps over the tables

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pendent

There’s a Fortuny silk pendant lamp in the coffee corner overlooking the backyard, custom green ceramic tile, new crown molding and the original wood floors, which Akey painted in a Harlequin pattern. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Pieces include pendant necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings, all with flower motifs. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2026

And spare furnishings spotlight craft—from the dining area’s custom walnut table to the stairwell’s Isamu Noguchi pendant. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026

Keep accessories sleek with Prada’s leather Wish pouch and a gold-chain pendant necklace. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Available in yellow and white gold, the pendant necklace, $1,500, is a 1-carat diamond pair wrapped in a titanium bezel and strung on a 14-karat chain. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Designer Calvin Klein purchased a natural pearl and diamond necklace, while Joan Collins bought a sapphire pendant. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Enjoy eggs cooked to order, fry-ups, or lighter continental fare under a glass roof, hanging plants, and basket pendant lights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The dining room has a long dark wood table beneath a simple pendant light, while the kitchen has sleek metal cabinets and a large marble island. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026