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sunken

UK
/ˈsʌŋ.kən/
US
/ˈsʌŋ.kən/

Translations

sunkenpast participle
UK
/ˈsʌŋ.kən/
US
/ˈsʌŋ.kən/
Derived from the past participle of the verb "sink" and used exclusively as a participial adjective.
encaisséSe dit d’un lieu situé plus bas que le terrain environnant.
The sunken garden was a peaceful retreat, hidden from the bustling city above.
Le jardin encaissé était un havre de paix, caché de la ville animée au-dessus.
creuséSe dit d’un visage, de joues ou de yeux ayant un aspect creux, marqué par la fatigue ou la maladie.
His sunken cheeks were a clear sign of his prolonged illness.
Ses joues creusées étaient un signe évident de sa longue maladie.
submergéSe dit de quelque chose situé sous la surface de l’eau.
The sunken ship was a popular site for divers exploring the ocean floor.
L’épave submergée était un site populaire pour les plongeurs explorant le fond de l’océan.
Additional translations
engloutiSouvent employé pour un bateau, une épave ou une construction disparue sous l’eau.
Synonyms
lowered
sunken-in
dipped
depressed
submerged
Antonyms
elevated
raised

Definitions

sunkenpast participle
Situated or lying at a lower level than the surrounding area.
The sunken garden was a peaceful retreat, hidden from the bustling city above.
Having a hollow or depressed appearance, often due to illness or lack of nourishment.
His sunken cheeks were a clear sign of his prolonged illness.
Submerged or lying beneath the surface of water.
The sunken ship was a popular site for divers exploring the ocean floor.
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