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
• stopped
• dissolved
• ended
• wrapped up
• intermitted
• revoked
• recalled
• wound up
• concluded
• repealed
• rescinded
• broke up
• quashed
• aborted
• nullified
• invalidated
• called off
• abrogated
• winded up
• 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