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Pendulous

usgb/ˈpendʒələs/Volume
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Visual ImageryPlay
Use 'pendulous' to create a vivid picture of something hanging and moving freely. SlideShe wore a necklace with a pendulous crystal that swayed with her every step.
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Physical QualityPlay
'Pendulous' often describes body parts that hang down, suggesting weightiness or length. SlideThe old cat's pendulous belly nearly touched the floor.
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Lack of SupportPlay
Emphasize the lack of firm support or attachment when using 'pendulous'. SlideThe pendulous pods hung from the tree, barely clinging to their stems.