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.

Synonyms of palpable

Words with a similar meaning to palpable:

• tangible
• perceptible
• obvious
• manifest

Antonyms of palpable

Words with the opposite meaning to palpable:

• imperceptible
• intangible

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