pendulous

Example Sentences

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Waldron was the epitome of style and urbanity in jazz, from his pendulous brown cigarette dangling from his fingers to his signature coifed natural Black hair that grew into a stately white.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2022

Some boys and young men who took Risperdal were affected by gynecomastia; they grew pendulous breasts.

From New York Times • May 17, 2022

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

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

From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2018

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