deepset
Far back, shadowed
Deepset describes eyes that are set far back in the skull, creating shadowed sockets and a somewhat intense or brooding appearance: His deepset eyes gave him a perpetually thoughtful look.
The term occasionally applies to other things positioned deeply or firmly: deepset foundations, deepset beliefs.
Also spelled deep-set.
Descended beneath water level
- hollowedMade empty within
- recessedSet back into something
- socketedHaving a receiving cavity
- shadowedFollowed covertly
cavernous · hooded · orbital · gaze · stare · piercing · intense · sockets
Firmly established, resistant to change
- ingrainedFirmly established by habit
- rootedFirmly established in place
- embeddedSet firmly within something
- fixedRestored or immovable
established · firm · unshakeable · stubborn · immovable · longstanding · abiding · conviction
Intensely meaningful or insightful
- intenseExtreme in degree
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- ardentIntensely enthusiastic or devoted
- ferventIntensely and sincerely felt
powerful · heartfelt · ingrained · entrenched · rooted · abiding · enduring · lasting
Inclined to deep thought
- reflectiveCasting back light
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
- pensiveQuietly, sadly thoughtful
- introspectiveExamining one's own mind
philosophical · brooding · cerebral · analytical · profound · serious · studious · deliberate
sunken
Descended beneath water level
shadowed · cavernous · hooded · orbital · gaze · stare · piercing · intense · sockets · brow
entrenched
Firmly established, resistant to change
- ingrainedFirmly established by habit
- rootedFirmly established in place
- embeddedSet firmly within something
fixed · established · firm · unshakeable · stubborn · immovable · longstanding · abiding · conviction · prejudice
profound
Intensely meaningful or insightful
- intenseExtreme in degree
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- ardentIntensely enthusiastic or devoted
fervent · powerful · heartfelt · ingrained · entrenched · rooted · abiding · enduring · lasting · steadfast
contemplative
Inclined to deep thought
- reflectiveCasting back light
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
- pensiveQuietly, sadly thoughtful
introspective · philosophical · brooding · cerebral · analytical · profound · serious · studious · deliberate · thoughtful