sunken
adjective/ˈsʌŋkən/
/ˈsʌŋkən/
- [only before noun] that has fallen to the bottom of the sea or the ocean, or of a lake or river
- a sunken ship
- sunken treasure
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- (of eyes or cheeks) hollow and deep as a result of disease, getting old, or not having enough food
- His eyes were dark and sunken.
- [only before noun] at a lower level than the area around
- a sunken garden
Word Originlate Middle English: past participle of the verb sink.
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