adj

recessed

adj

Set back into a wall, ceiling, or surface rather than sitting flush or protruding.

"The kitchen has recessed lighting built into the ceiling."

How to Use Recessed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBuilt into a surface so it sits back rather than sticking out.

Common pairings

recessed lighting a recessed window

further recessed comparative, farther recessed comparative, furthest recessed superlative, farthest recessed superlative

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The kitchen has _____ lighting built into the ceiling.

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