CEFR C1

palpable

adjective

Meaning

Able to be touched or felt; easily perceived by the senses or the mind.

Examples

The excitement in the stadium was palpable as the home team scored the winning goal.
Despite the calm exterior, her nervousness was palpable to everyone in the room.

Synonyms: tangible, perceptible, obvious, manifest

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palpable (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpælpəbəl/

Definition

Able to be touched or felt; easily perceived by the senses or the mind.

Examples

The excitement in the stadium was palpable as the home team scored the winning goal.
Despite the calm exterior, her nervousness was palpable to everyone in the room.
There was a palpable sense of relief when the difficult negotiations finally concluded.

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