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deep-set

American  
[deep-set] / ˈdipˈsɛt /

adjective

  1. placed far in.

    a face with deep-set eyes under bushy brows.
deep-set British  

adjective

  1. (of the eyes) deeply set into the face

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Etymology

Origin of deep-set

First recorded in 1830–35

Example Sentences

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In the image he has dark skin, receding curly hair, a thick handlebar mustache, deep-set eyes and a dark suit emblazoned with a crest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

His partnership with Crawley added 47, the third-wicket pair astutely taking the singles allowed by a deep-set Australian field.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

In one photo, Reba is wearing a black button-down, her salt and pepper hair cropped short above her deep-set eyes.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

In one photo, Reba is wearing a black button down, her salt and pepper hair cropped short above her deep-set eyes.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2024

His physical appearance was striking—ebony hair, a strict, angular face, nose like an arrow pointing toward fierce, deep-set eyes.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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