Sunken: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunken

[ ˈsʌŋkən ]

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shipwreck

Having sunk below the surface of the water; submerged.

Synonyms

submerged, submerged, submerged

Examples of usage

The divers explored the sunken ship at the bottom of the ocean.
The sunken treasure was finally discovered after years of searching.

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feeling

Depressed, having low spirits or morale.

Synonyms

depressed, low-spirited, morose

Examples of usage

She felt sunken after receiving the bad news.
His sunken demeanor worried his friends.

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land

A hollow or depression in the ground, especially one caused by a collapse or subsidence.

Synonyms

depression, hollow, pit

Examples of usage

The old mine had many dangerous sunkens that needed to be filled.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunken" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afundado

🇮🇳 डूबा हुआ

🇩🇪 versenkt

🇮🇩 tenggelam

🇺🇦 затонулий

🇵🇱 zatopiony

🇯🇵 沈んだ

🇫🇷 submergé

🇪🇸 hundido

🇹🇷 batık

🇰🇷 침몰한

🇸🇦 غارق

🇨🇿 potopený

🇸🇰 potopený

🇨🇳 沉没的

🇸🇮 potopljen

🇮🇸 sökkvaður

🇰🇿 батқан

🇬🇪 ჩაძირული

🇦🇿 batmış

🇲🇽 hundido

Word origin

The word 'sunken' originates from the verb 'sink,' which has Old English and Germanic roots. The concept of something being sunken, whether physically or emotionally, has been a part of human experience for centuries. The imagery of sunken ships and treasure has captured the imagination of people throughout history, symbolizing mystery, loss, and discovery.