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Sunken

usgb/ˈsʌŋkən/Volume
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Physical Appearance

Describes a change in someone's appearance, often due to ageing or illness.

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Grandfather's face looked sunken after his long sickness.
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Implies Deterioration

'Sunken' suggests a decline from a better or normal state, not just depth.

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The abandoned house had a sunken floor, showing its dilapidation.
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