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palpable

[ˈpælpəbl]

palpable Definition

  • 1able to be touched or felt physically
  • 2so intense as to seem almost tangible

Using palpable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "palpable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tension in the room was palpable.

  • Example

    There was a palpable sense of excitement in the air.

  • Example

    The difference between the two products was palpable.

  • Example

    The fear in his voice was palpable.

palpable Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with palpable

  • an error that is obvious and easily detected

    Example

    The judge ruled that the prosecution had made a palpable error in their case.

  • a hit in sports that is so strong that it can be felt physically

    Example

    The boxer delivered a palpable hit to his opponent's jaw.

  • a feeling of relief that is so strong that it can be felt physically

    Example

    After the surgery, there was a palpable relief among the family members.

Origins of palpable

from Late Latin 'palpabilis', from Latin 'palpare' meaning 'to touch'

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Summary: palpable in Brief

The term 'palpable' [ˈpælpəbl] refers to something that can be touched or felt physically, or something that is so intense that it seems almost tangible. It is often used to describe emotions or sensations, such as 'The tension in the room was palpable.' 'Palpable' also extends into phrases like 'palpable error,' denoting an obvious mistake, and 'palpable relief,' implying a strong feeling of relief.