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
• pendant
• suspended
• pendent
• dependent
• pendulous
• flagging
• drooping
• 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