sunken

/ˈsʌŋkən/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
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