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sunken

/'sʌɳkən/
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Word: Sunken

Part of Speech: Adjective

Basic Definition: The word "sunken" describes something that is lower than the surrounding area or something that has dropped down into a space.

Usage Instructions: You can use "sunken" to talk about physical objects, areas, or even to describe someone's appearance when they look tired, sick, or malnourished.

Example Sentence: After the long journey, my eyes looked sunken and tired.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "sunken" can refer to things that are submerged or underwater, such as a sunken ship. It can also describe features on the face or body that appear hollow or drawn due to various reasons like health issues.

Word Variants:
  • Sunkenness (noun): The state of being sunken.
    • Example: The sunkenness of the valley made it a perfect location for a lake.
Different Meanings:
  1. Physical State: As described above, something that is below the normal level (like a sunken living room).
  2. Emotional State: Sometimes, "sunken" can describe someone’s feelings or morale, suggesting they feel low or depressed.
    • Example: After hearing the bad news, her spirits seemed sunken.
Synonyms:
  • Submerged
  • Dipped
  • Hollow
  • Depressed
  • Dropped
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "sunken" itself doesn't have specific idioms or phrasal verbs, you might hear phrases like "sunken eyes," which often refers to someone who looks tired or unwell.

Summary:

"Sunken" is a descriptive adjective that captures the idea of something being lower than its surroundings or having a depressed appearance. It can apply to physical objects, emotional states, or even facial features.

Adjective
  1. having a sunken area
    • hunger gave their faces a sunken look

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