Synonyms of recessed

recessed 1 of 2

adjective

as in concave

curved inward

displayed the decorative plate on a recessed shelf in the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concave
• sunken
• hollow
• depressed
• cupped
• dimpled
• indented
• dished
• dented
• compressed
• cavernous
• alveolar
• crescentic
• recurved
• reduced
• diminished
• condensed
• cuplike
• cuppy
• contracted
• pockmarked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• convex
• protuberant
• enlarged
• projecting
• extended
• risen
• bulbous
• protruding
• swollen
• distended
• inflated
• cambered
• expanded
• puffy
• rounded
• blown up
• domed
• bloated
• protrusive
• round
• spherical
• bulging
• global
• ballooning
• globular
• jutting
• puffed

recessed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of recess

as in suspended

to bring to a formal close for a period of time

the judge recessed the court for lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspended
• postponed
• adjourned
• interrupted
• prorogued
• reserved
• prorogated
• deferred
• closed
• shelved
• dispersed
• broke off
• discontinued
• halted
• put off
• disbanded
• tabled
• held off
• called
• terminated
• dissolved
• wrapped up
• stopped
• ended
• intermitted
• revoked
• recalled
• wound up
• concluded
• repealed
• rescinded
• broke up
• quashed
• aborted
• nullified
• invalidated
• called off
• abrogated
• negated
• voided
• annulled
• dropped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• extended
• launched
• continued
• prolonged
• inaugurated
• carried on
• proceeded
• renewed
• reopened
• resumed
• called
• assembled
• drew out
• summoned
• convened
• mustered
• rallied
• convoked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recessed

Adjective

When the church needed work, Chris said, Jose rolled up his sleeves and installed recessed lighting. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Around back, the Studio 1 keeps its connections neatly organized, with USB-C and Ethernet ports at the lower left and a recessed power inlet and physical rocker switch on the right. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

The design duo suggests swapping out big recessed lighting for new LED fixtures. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Relying on Recessed Lighting One of the most common entryway design mistakes is relying too heavily on recessed lighting. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026

The park, which opened in 2012, connects Uptown Dallas with the Arts District over a recessed portion of Woodall Rodgers Freeway. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 29 June 2026

The sixth block in the Parthenon’s tympanum—or recessed space—was restored by combining a pair of archaic fragments with new pieces of marble, while the seventh block has been completed using only fresh marble. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026

To avoid this, Cooper suggests elegant fixtures and intentional recessed lights, combined with smart lighting systems—or at least one of these three options to start. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 June 2026

Long channels of plants known as bioswales and recessed sections known as rain gardens both use sand, soil and plants to filter pollutants before stormwater reaches streams or sewers. — Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026

Verb

Beside it, a triple slider reveals an indoor-outdoor game room with sunken chili-pepper-red velvet seating, a realistic Ben & Aja Blanc Moon Light recessed into the ceiling, and Sutherland’s must-have dry-erase board. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026

Around the back, the AC charging input sits alongside the dual DC8020 solar inputs, which are recessed into the chassis. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Each one is bright and airy, with moody accents and recessed lighting above the bed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The 126,000-square-foot wing includes almost 70,000 square feet of exhibition space spread out over five levels, the top two of which will be recessed in order to provide outdoor terrace space. — Leigh Anne Miller For Artnews, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Court recessed after less than an hour of testimony on Wednesday, and the defense will begin presenting its case Thursday. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

The small, round sockets were recessed into the wall, and the adapter would hit the outlet plate, preventing the pins from going all the way into the holes. — Mark Marino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

The dashboard display is recessed under glass on the fuel tank, rather than ahead of the triple clamp. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026

The Senate recessed on June 24, and lawmakers won't return to Washington until July 13. — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 7 July 2026