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pendant
This term carries a strong visual association with suspension and gravity. In jewelry, it implies a focal point that is intentionally weighted to hang below the neckline, creating a sense of elegance or symbolic importance. It is distinct from a necklace, which refers to the entire assembly, whereas the pendant is specifically the dangling ornament.
In botanical or architectural contexts, the word suggests a graceful, downward curve. It evokes a feeling of softness or fluidity, often used to describe nature's organic drape or the intentional curvature of classical design elements.
Countable when referring to individual pieces of jewelry or specific drooping anatomical parts.
Meanings
Examples
This silver pendant has been in my family for generations.
I think a pearl pendant would look elegant with that dress.
The mysterious pendant glowed with a faint blue light.
Wait, did you just drop your pendant on the floor?
She carefully polished the diamond pendant before the gala.
The garden was filled with pendant flowers that brushed against the path.
He noticed the pendant leaves of the exotic plant dripping with dew.
The architecture featured beautiful pendant arches that curved downward.
Look at those pendant vines hanging from the ceiling of the cave.