sunken

adjective

ˈsəŋ-kən How to pronounce sunken (audio)
Definition of sunkennext
1
as in concave
curved inward our convalescing guest's sunken cheeks soon filled out on a diet of my mother's cooking

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2
as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water diving for sunken treasure

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Recent Examples of sunken Between summer heat, sporadic rainfall, vacations and inconsistent watering, some of us are noticing black sunken patches on the blossom end (bottoms) of our ripening fruit. — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 The San Francisco Police Department is working with the state Office of Emergency Services to locate the sunken boat. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Big bluegills fight hard, and hauling them out of sunken trees or thick vegetation on light tackle takes real skill. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 The centerpiece is an expansive beach club with a sunken lounge and a fold-out swim platform reminiscent of those found on most modern superyachts. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunken
  1. concave
  2. underwater
  3. hollow
  4. aquatic
  5. depressed
  6. submarine
  7. submerged
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  • These heavy bobbers feature a concave head that looks identical to a popper.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
  • Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Definition of concave
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  • Trump faces low approval rates nationwide, and in the most recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, his support with rural voters was underwater by 10 percentage points.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Leaves that are underwater can encourage bacteria, cloud the water, cause odors, and decrease your flower stem’s ability to take up water.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of underwater
Adjective
  • Along with the heavy-duty foundation raft, the tower consisted of a hollow concrete core running the complete height of the building, tapering from 35 ft (11 m) at the base to 22 ft (7 m) at the top, with a corresponding thinning of the core walls.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That sounds hollow when women’s basketball players are leading the largest college-athlete union campaign yet.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of hollow
Adjective
  • This water therapy experience is offered at Habitas Bacalar, a boutique lagoonside hotel, merging gentle over- and underwater movement and aquatic meditation under the guidance of a shamanic aquatherapist.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Styled after a tropical paradise with swaying palm trees, Lost Island Waterpark offers endless aquatic fun during its summertime opening season, with slides, rides, and attractions.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of aquatic
Adjective
  • By mid-December, Clancy was feeling very depressed, Tufts said.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While there is plenty of food, everyone looks pretty depressed.
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of depressed
Adjective
  • But a new antenna technology, borrowed from the physics of medical implants, is rethinking how submarine machines talk to each other – and to us.
    — Omar Kardoudi June 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
  • Despite the ongoing retirement of older hulls, the PLAN's submarine force is expected to grow to 65 units by 2025 and 80 units by 2035 due to an expansion of submarine construction capacity.
    — Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Definition of submarine
Adjective
  • Additional video from Christy Davoudpour showed the 2014 Cessna on its side with one wing in the water, and then half-submerged.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Recut stems at a 45-degree angle, remove submerged leaves, and use a clean vase with cut-flower food.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of submerged

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