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

For a Western touch, accessorize with Polo Ralph Lauren’s metal belt at the waist, Lié Studio’s pendant necklace, and simple black shades from Chimi. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

They were told Anderson had allegedly been involved in trying to steal a Death Row Records pendant months earlier -- a major infraction in the hip-hop world. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

While the pieces are perfectly fine to wear on their own, give them a fashion-forward upgrade with a pendant necklace and thong sandals. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

Smith is a proponent of using all types of secondhand fixtures but finds that vintage pendant lights, in particular, are very special. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026

Nowhere is that more evident than in the living room, where a Noguchi Akari pendant hovers before the loft’s monumental windows, casting a warm glow over an ensemble of vintage pieces. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

The Gem Wearable, shaped like an Apple AirTag and worn on a pendant necklace, monitors sun exposure in real time and alerts the wearer when to seek shade based on skin tolerance, sunscreen habits and vitamin D needs. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Among the most interesting pendant necklaces of summer 2026, fish stand out. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026