Synonyms for

Sunken

Verb / ˈsʌŋkʌn / Another word for sunken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having sunk or been submerged in water or another liquid.

Synonyms & similar words

settle deepset gounder pass dip sink falloff drop recessed slump float godown slidedown subside dropdown bury lapse submerged underwater immersed subaquatic submersed drowned engulfed swamped buried sunk submerged submerged submerged submerged submerged submerged submerged submerged submerged

Synonyms by register

Formal

submerged underwater immersed subterranean

Informal

down low under

Literary

abyssal nether

Antonyms

raised emergent visible floating projecting above-water

Common collocations

  • sunken ship
  • sunken treasure
  • sunken eyes
  • sunken cheeks
  • sunken city
  • sunken cost
  • sunken place

Word family

noun sinking
verb sink
adjective sunken

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something that has gone down below the surface of water or into the ground. Can also describe eyes or cheeks that appear hollow or deep-set.

Example sentences

  1. The sunken treasure was finally found after months of searching.
  2. The sunken city was discovered by archaeologists.
  3. The sunken boat was a hazard to navigation.
  4. The sunken garden was a peaceful place to relax.
  5. The sunken submarine was a dangerous threat to nearby ships.

Quotes

  • "I always knew that the sunken city existed, but I never thought I would see it with my own eyes." - Robert Ballard
  • "The only thing we knew about the sunken ship was that it was carrying a valuable cargo." - Clive Cussler
  • "The sunken ship was a reminder of the dangers of the sea." - Homer

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