Meaning of sunken in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈsəŋkən/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   sunken

   Definitions

   1. having a sunken area

   Examples

   • « hunger gave their faces a sunken look »

   Synonyms

   • hollow

2. Qualitative Adjective

   sunken

   Etymology

   late Middle English: past participle of sink

   Definitions

   1. under water

   Examples

   • « e.g. at the bottom of a body of water »
   • « sunken treasure »
   • « a sunken ship »

   Synonyms

   • drowned
   • swamped

   Antonyms

   • afloat(p)
   • aground(p)