sunken
/ˈsʌŋkən/
adjective
- Having sunk or been submerged underwater.
- The sunken garden was filled with colorful fish and coral.
- Divers explored the sunken shipwreck off the coast.
- They found a sunken treasure chest in the old harbor.
- Set at a lower level than the surrounding surface; recessed.
- She installed a sunken bathtub in the master bathroom.
- The sunken fireplace made the room feel more intimate.
- The living room has a sunken floor that creates a cozy seating area.
- Fallen inward or hollow, especially from illness, age, or exhaustion.
- After the long hike, her eyes looked tired and sunken.
- His sunken cheeks showed how ill he had been.
- The old man had sunken features and a frail frame.
verb
- Past participle of sink: to have gone below the surface of water or another liquid.
- She had sunken into the mud up to her ankles.
- The keys have sunken to the bottom of the pool.
- The boat had sunken before the rescue team arrived.