WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

pendulous
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective pendulous has 1 sense
  1. cernuous, drooping, nodding, pendulous - having branches or flower heads that bend downward; "nodding daffodils"; "the pendulous branches of a weeping willow"; "lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers"
    Antonyms: erect, vertical, upright (indirect, via unerect)

Definitions from the Web

Pendulous

Definition:

adjective

1. Hanging down loosely; swinging freely.

2. (Botany) Having a weeping or drooping appearance.

Senses:

Sense 1:

adjective

Extremely flexible; easily swayed or influenced.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Her long, pendulous earrings gently swayed as she walked.

Usage 2:

The willow tree has pendulous branches that gracefully touch the ground.

Usage 3:

The company's pendulous financial state made its future uncertain.

Related Products:

Pendulous earrings

Pendulous willow tree

pendics pendicular pending pendle pendo pendragon pendrive pendulant pendulous pendulum-like pendulum pendulum clock pendulum watch penecillin peneda penegyric peneidae

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus