Recessed

Quick meaning: Recessed is an adjective meaning Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.

Meaning

Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.

More Meanings

1. withdrawn; secluded
2. having a recess or nook
3. simple past and past participle of recess

Example Sentences

Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.

1809-1812, Maria Edgeworth, "Manoeuvring", in Tales of Fashionable Life comfortably recessed from curious impertinents

General lighting of both cars is obtained from large electric light fittings arranged along the centre of the ceiling, while auxiliary lighting over the seats is provided by small semi-recessed electric light fittings situated along the underside of the side luggage racks.

Synonyms for recessed

Depending on context, synonyms include hollow, concave, sunken, deep-set.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deep-set, concave, sunken, hollow, embedded, downlights.

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