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

The star, who won the BET Her Award with SZA as well as the BET Fashion Vanguard Award, accessorized with a black choker necklace that was adorned with a chunky gold cross pendant and delicate black beading. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 June 2026

As for the furnishings and decor, Marie threw in a mix of colors, shapes, and textures—from an eye-popping blue denim patchwork on the sofa (Osni and Roberts’s idea) to a delicately curved Noguchi pendant lamp—to create a kaleidoscopic counterpoint to the woody cocoon. — Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026

With my birthday coming up, there are a few La DoubleJ pendant necklaces that are currently on my wishlist—one of these bold accessories is the perfect addition to a maximalist outfit. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026