pendulous

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The cyr wheel is paired with Dvořák’s mesmerizing “Slavonic Dance,” while waltzes by Johann Strauss II will match the pendulous rhythm of the trapeze.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2021

The accompanying photo showed 747 wading on the last day of August, with just a couple of inches of clearance between his pendulous abdomen and the water.

From Washington Post • Oct. 9, 2018

Draped in elaborate spangles, her body is uncorsetted, pendulous and haggard.

From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2018

If you won’t consider a slightly shorter tie or a slightly chunkier knot, adding a vest to the mix would go a long way to at least keep that pendulous cravat under wraps.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2016

I colored in his hair, drew on ears and lips, but the nose got special attention—it was giant, pendulous, overpowering.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge