The left leg is recessed as if the figure is shown striding, and the toes are not clearly depicted.

Queen of minimalism, Janet has essentially just set type in panels—but the way the background sags like a deflating hot-air balloon, with the type recessed into it, is so wry and brilliant.

recessed Add to list Definitions of recessed adjective having a sunken area synonyms: deep-set, sunken

1. To place in a recess. 2. To create or fashion a recess in: recessed a portion of the wall. 3. To suspend for a recess: The committee chair recessed the hearings.

The shelf is recessed into the wall. The room has recessed lights/lighting. recessed shelves

recessed in British English (ˈriːsɛst ) adjective (of a door, window, etc) set into the surrounding wall

a part built back or in from the rest, as an alcove in a room. recesses, [plural] a hidden or inner area or part: in the recesses of the palace. v. [~ + object] to place or set in a recess. to suspend or leave for …

Recessed definition: <a>Set</a> <a>back</a>; located in a <a>hole</a>, <a>space</a>, or <a>opening</a>.

The word 'recessed' originated from the word 'recess', which comes from the Latin word 'recessus', meaning 'a retreat or withdrawal'. It was first used in the mid-17th century to describe something set …

recessed definition: located in a secluded or hidden place. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.