Sunken

/ˈsʌŋ.kən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Being lower than the surrounding surface, often due to being submerged or depressed.

The sunken ship lay at the bottom of the ocean.

Having a hollow or depressed appearance, especially in the context of facial features.

Her sunken cheeks indicated that she had not been eating well.

Depressed or recessed; not at the level of the surrounding area.

The garden featured a sunken patio that created a cozy atmosphere.

The word 'sunken' comes from the past participle of 'sink', which originates from Old English 'sincan'.

sunken treasure

Valuables that have been lost underwater.

sunken costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered.

sunken cheeks

Cheeks that appear hollow or depressed, often due to weight loss or aging.

sink

To descend or cause to descend to a lower level.

submerge

To go under the surface of something, especially water.

depth

The distance below a surface; how deep something is.

In trouble or in a difficult situation.

After failing the exam, he realized he was sunken.

Feeling low or sad.

After the breakup, she was feeling really sunken.