sunken

US /ˈsʌŋ.kən/
UK /ˈsʌŋ.kən/
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1.

having sunk to the bottom of the sea or a lake

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Divers explored the sunken ship.
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They discovered a sunken treasure chest.
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submergedunderwaterfoundered
2.

(of eyes, cheeks, or other parts of the body) appearing hollow or deep-set

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His illness left him with pale skin and sunken eyes.
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Her cheeks were sunken from lack of sleep.
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hollowdeep-setconcave
3.

(of an area of land) lower than the surrounding surface

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The garden had a beautiful sunken patio.
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They built a house with a sunken living room.
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recesseddepressedlowered