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palpable
/ ˈpælpəbəl /
adjective
(usually prenominal) easily perceived by the senses or the mind; obvious
the excuse was a palpable lie
capable of being touched; tangible
med capable of being discerned by the sense of touch
a palpable tumour
Other Word Forms
- palpability noun
- palpableness noun
- palpably adverb
- nonpalpability noun
- nonpalpable adjective
- nonpalpably adverb
- unpalpable adjective
- unpalpably adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of palpable1
Example Sentences
The anticipation for the show seems palpable and people are already talking about Season 2.
At this time last year, the pressure was palpable.
“Experiment was in the air and it was palpable. I gave them permission to be who they discovered they wanted to be. I’m proud of that.”
A sense of frustration was palpable in Jacklin as he recalled what turned out to be his final appearance as a player.
Their anger is palpable on TikTok, Facebook and X, where they are venting against lawmakers and construction tycoons who they allege win contracts for "ghost" projects that never materialise.
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