sinking Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
- they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic
noun a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)
- after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market
- he could not control the sinking of his legs
noun a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
sinking feeling.
- with a sinking heart
- a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach
verb fall or descend to a lower place or level
drop down; drop; sink.
- He sank to his knees
verb cause to sink
sink.
- The Japanese sank American ships in Pearl Harbor
verb pass into a specified state or condition
lapse; sink; pass.
- He sank into nirvana
verb go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"
go down; settle; sink; go under.
verb descend into or as if into some soft substance or place
subside; sink.
- He sank into bed
- She subsided into the chair
verb appear to move downward
dip; sink.
- The sun dipped below the horizon
- The setting sun sank below the tree line
verb fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly
slump; fall off; sink.
- The real estate market fell off
verb fall or sink heavily
slide down; slump; sink.
- He slumped onto the couch
- My spirits sank
verb embed deeply
bury; sink.
- She sank her fingers into the soft sand
- He buried his head in her lap