sunken
sunk·en BrE [ˈsʌŋkən] NAmE [ˈsʌŋkən] adjective 1. only before noun that has fallen to the bottom of the sea or the ocean, or of a lake or river Syn: ↑submerged •a sunken ship •sunken treasure 2. (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. 3. only before noun at a lower level than the area around •a sunken garden Word Origin: [sunken] late Middle English: past participle of the verb sink.
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