Pendulous

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛndʒələs/

Definitions of pendulous

adjective Hanging down loosely or swinging freely, usually in a way that is attractive or graceful

Example Sentences

A1 The pendulous branches of the weeping willow swayed in the breeze.

A2 The pendulous earrings she wore made a jingling sound as she walked.

B1 The pendulous breasts of the old woman made her back ache.

B2 The pendulous belly of the pregnant woman was a sign of her impending due date.

C1 The pendulous chandelier in the grand ballroom added a touch of elegance to the room.

C2 The pendulous fruit on the tree was ripe and ready to be picked.

Examples of pendulous in a Sentence

formal The pendulous chandelier swayed gently in the breeze.

informal Her earrings were so big and pendulous, they kept hitting her cheeks.

slang Those pendulous curtains are so outdated, we need to get rid of them.

figurative The weight of his guilt hung over him like a pendulous cloud.

Grammatical Forms of pendulous

• past tense: penduloused
• plural: pendulouses
• comparative: more pendulous
• superlative: most pendulous
• present tense: is pendulous
• future tense: will be pendulous
• perfect tense: has been pendulous
• continuous tense: is being pendulous
• singular: pendulous
• positive degree: pendulous
• infinitive: to be pendulous
• gerund: being pendulous
• participle: pendulousing

Origin and Evolution of pendulous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pendulous' originated from the Latin word 'pendulus' which means hanging down.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pendulous' has retained its original meaning of hanging down or swinging loosely, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe something that is unstable or uncertain.