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palpable

Adjective

IPA /ˈpælpəbl/

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So clear or strong that it can easily be noticed or felt, especially when describing an emotion or atmosphere.

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palpable/ˈpælpəbl/

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Good news arrives after a worrying wait
Everyone's relief is easy to sense

A palpable feeling is so strong that people can readily notice it.

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The family's relief was palpable when their lost dog came home.
There was palpable excitement in the classroom before the results were announced.

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palpable — So clear or strong that it can easily be noticed or felt, especially when describing an emotion or atmosphere.

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So clear or strong that it can easily be noticed or felt, especially when describing an emotion or atmosphere.

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Word origin

From late Latin palpabilis, related to Latin palpare, meaning to touch or feel gently.

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Palpable often describes tension, excitement, fear or relief that everyone can sense.

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