O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

sunken

/sʌnkn/ adjective · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does sunken mean?

adjective

Past participle of sink. Lowered or depressed below the surrounding level, especially of the ground or a surface.

Example

"The sunken garden was a beautiful and peaceful oasis in the middle of the bustling city."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for sunken

Antonyms of sunken

Rhymes with sunken