adj Uncommon

dangling

DANGG-lihng

Dangling (adj) means hanging loosely, especially so as to swing freely. Example: “A dangling participle can confuse the meaning of a sentence.”

adj

Hanging loosely, especially so as to swing freely.

"A dangling participle can confuse the meaning of a sentence."

"She wore long, dangling earrings."

noun

The state of being left unresolved or hanging without an answer.

"The dangling of the negotiations left everyone on edge."

How to Use Dangling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHanging loosely and swinging, or left unresolved.

Common pairings

dangling modifier dangling earrings left dangling

danglings plural

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A _____ participle can confuse the meaning of a sentence.

angling jangling wrangling strangling

What does “dangling” mean?

The word “dangling” means hanging loosely, especially so as to swing freely. In plain terms, hanging loosely and swinging, or left unresolved.

How do you pronounce “dangling”?

“Dangling” is pronounced DANGG-lihng (/ˈdæŋɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dangling” in a sentence?

Here is “dangling” used in a sentence: “A dangling participle can confuse the meaning of a sentence.”

What part of speech is “dangling”?

Depending on how it is used, “dangling” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “dangling” a common word?

“Dangling” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “dangling” have?

“Dangling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: hanging loosely, especially so as to swing freely.