sunken
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SUNKEN
1
always used before a noun
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completely covered with water
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lying at the bottom of a sea, lake, etc.
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a sunken ship
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sunken treasure
2
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curving inward because of illness, age, etc.
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sunken [=hollow] cheeks
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Her eyes were sunken and lifeless.
3
always used before a noun
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lying or built at a lower level than the surrounding area
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a sunken garden
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a sunken living room
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a sunken tub
