Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sunken
adjective
/ˈsʌŋ.kən/
Definition
having fallen to a lower level; not raised; depressed in the surface.
Examples
- The sunken ship was discovered at the bottom of the ocean.
- She had sunken cheeks that made her look older than she was.
- The garden was filled with sunken beds where flowers shone brightly.
Meaning
The term ‘sunken’ often describes something that has dropped below the surrounding level, either physically, emotionally, or metaphorically.
Synonyms
- depressed
- submerged
- lowered
- hollow
- concave
