ALL meanings of sunken
sunk·en
S s - adjective sunken having sunk or been sunk beneath the surface; submerged. 1
- adjective sunken having settled to a lower level, as walls. 1
- adjective sunken situated or lying on a lower level: a sunken living room. 1
- adjective sunken hollow; depressed: sunken cheeks. 1
- verb sunken Obsolete. a past participle of sink. 1
- verb without object sunken to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into): The battleship sank within two hours. His foot sank in the mud. Her head sinks into the pillows. 1
- verb without object sunken to fall, drop, or descend gradually to a lower level: The river sank two feet during the dry spell. 1
- verb without object sunken to settle or fall gradually, as a heavy structure: The tower is slowly sinking. 1
- verb without object sunken to fall or collapse slowly from weakness, fatigue, distress, etc.: He gasped and sank to his knees. 1
- verb without object sunken to slope downward; dip: The field sinks toward the highway. 1
- verb without object sunken to go down toward or below the horizon: the sun sinks in the west. 1
- verb without object sunken to penetrate, permeate, or seep (usually followed by in or into): Wipe the oil off before it sinks into the wood. 1
- verb without object sunken to become engulfed or absorbed in or gradually to enter a state (usually followed by in or into): to sink into slumber. 1
- verb without object sunken to be or become deeply absorbed or involved in a mood or mental state (usually followed by in or into): sunk in thought. She sank into despair. 1
- verb without object sunken to pass or fall into some lower state, as of fortune, estimation, etc.; degenerate: to sink into poverty. 1
- verb without object sunken to decline or deteriorate in quality or worth. 1
- verb without object sunken to fail in physical strength or health. 1
- verb without object sunken to decrease in amount, extent, intensity, etc.: The temperature sank to 30° at noon. 1
- verb without object sunken to become lower in volume, tone, or pitch: Her voice sank to a whisper. 1
- verb without object sunken to enter or permeate the mind; become known or understood (usually followed by in or into): He said it four times before the words really sank in. 1
- verb without object sunken to become concave; become hollow, as the cheeks. 1
- verb without object sunken to drop or fall gradually into a lower position: He sank down on the bench. 1
- verb with object sunken to cause to become submerged or enveloped; force into or below the surface; cause to plunge in or down: The submarine sank the battleship. He sank his fist into the pillow. 1
- verb with object sunken to cause to fall, drop, or descend gradually. 1
- verb with object sunken to cause to penetrate: to sink an ax into a tree trunk. 1
- verb with object sunken to lower or depress the level of: They sank the roadway by five feet. 1
- verb with object sunken to bury, plant, or lay (a pipe, conduit, etc.) into or as if into the ground. 1
- verb with object sunken to dig, bore, or excavate (a hole, shaft, well, etc.). 1
- verb with object sunken to bring to a worse or lower state or status. 1
- verb with object sunken to bring to utter ruin or collapse: Drinking and gambling sank him completely. 1
- verb with object sunken to reduce in amount, extent, intensity, etc. 1
- verb with object sunken to lower in volume, tone, or pitch. 1
- verb with object sunken to suppress; ignore; omit. 1
- verb with object sunken to invest in the hope of making a profit or gaining some other return: He sank all his efforts into the business. 1
- verb with object sunken to lose (money) in an unfortunate investment, enterprise, etc. 1
- verb with object sunken Sports. to throw, shoot, hit, or propel (a ball) so that it goes through or into the basket, hole, pocket, etc.: She sank the 10 ball into the side pocket. to execute (a stroke or throw) so that the ball goes through or into the basket, hole, pocket, etc.: to sink a putt; to sink a free throw. 1
- noun sunken a basin or receptacle, as in a kitchen or laundry, usually connected with a water supply and drainage system, for washing dishes, clothing, etc. 1
- noun sunken a low-lying, poorly drained area where waters collect and sink into the ground or evaporate. 1
- noun sunken sinkhole (def 2). 1
- noun sunken a place of vice or corruption. 1
- noun sunken a drain or sewer. 1
- noun sunken a device or place for disposing of energy within a system, as a power-consuming device in an electrical circuit or a condenser in a steam engine. 1
- noun sunken any pond or pit for sewage or waste, as a cesspool or a pool for industrial wastes. 1
- noun sunken any natural process by which contaminants are removed from the atmosphere. 1
- idioms sunken sink one's teeth into, to bite deeply or vigorously. to do or enter into with great enthusiasm, concentration, conviction, etc.: to sink my teeth into solving the problem. 1
- adjective sunken Sunken ships have sunk to the bottom of a sea, ocean, or lake. 0
- adjective sunken Sunken gardens, roads, or other features are below the level of their surrounding area. 0
- adjective sunken Sunken eyes, cheeks, or other parts of the body curve inwards and make you look thin and unwell. 0
- adjective sunken unhealthily hollow 0
- adjective sunken situated at a lower level than the surrounding or usual one 0