Deep
Deep adjective - Extending far downward.
Sunk and deep are semantically related. in usually down topic. In some cases you can use "Sunk" instead an adjective "Deep".
Sunk
Sunk adjective - Facing certain defeat, disaster, or death.
Both words in one sentence
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Shout-Out: Montego's article gives us this:After the war, Montego sunk into a deep depression that seemed endless.
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He also realized at that point it was too late, and just how deep the hotel's claws had sunk into his mind.
Source: Literature / The Shining - Brit comedian Tony Hancock apparently sunk into a deep depression after his famous Blood Donor sketch.
Source: Tough Act to Follow
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