sunken
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- hollow, drawn, haggard
- lower, buried, recessed, submerged

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sunk‧en /ˈsʌŋkən/ adjective
[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: From an old past participle of sink]

1. [only before noun] having fallen to the bottom of the sea, a lake, or a river:
the wrecks of sunken ships
sunken treasure

2. sunken cheeks/eyes etc cheeks or eyes that have fallen inwards, especially because of age or illness Synonym : hollow:
Her eyes looked dull and sunken.

3. [only before noun] built or placed at a lower level than the surrounding floor or ground:
Steps led down to a sunken garden.
a sunken bath

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