sunken

/sˈʌŋkən/

/ˈsəŋkən/

[adjective]

sunken

[ADJECTIVE]

(of someone's cheeks or eyes) being hollow and curving inwards because of old age, hunger or disease

synonyms : deep-set

recessed

Examples

1. Even with a well-tailored suit, the politician's charisma couldn't overshadow the face that could stop a clock, with his sunken eyes, patchy beard, and receding hairline.

2. For below, a sunken valley persists.

3. Here are 7 sunken cruise ships.

4. By which I mean mythical sunken cities.