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pendant Synonyms

Another word for pendant

Choosing another word for pendant depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A piece of jewelry or decorative ornament that hangs from a necklace, chain, or earring.

Usage Example

"She wore a silver chain with a small jade locket around her neck."

Strong
locket
medallion
charm
drop
Weak
amulet

• noun (Context 2)

A light fixture or ornamental boss that hangs from a ceiling or vaulted roof.

Usage Example

"Three glass pendants hung above the kitchen island to illuminate the counter."

Strong
chandelier

• adjective (Context 3)

Hanging down, suspended, or jutting out overhead.

Usage Example

"The stalactites formed long, pendent icicles of stone along the cavern roof."

Strongest
pendent
hanging
suspended
Strong
dangling
pendulous
overhanging
drooping

• noun (Context 4)

An artistic, literary, or decorative work designed to match, complement, or form a pair with another.

Usage Example

"The portrait of the merchant was painted as a counterpart to that of his wife."

Strongest
counterpart
Strong
companion
complement
match
mate
twin

Opposites of pendant

The opposite of pendant shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

erect
upright
See all opposites of pendant

• Nearby Words

pencil
pencilsmelt
pend oreille
pendant
pending
pendulous
pendulum

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pendant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pendant
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