Palpable

/ˈpælpəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Able to be touched or felt; tangible.

The tension in the room was so strong it was almost palpable.

Easily perceived or noticed; obvious.

There was a palpable sense of excitement in the air as the concert approached.

Capable of being perceived; noticeable.

Her disappointment was palpable when she learned the news.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'palpable' or Latin 'palpabilis', from 'palpare' meaning 'to touch'.

palpable tension

A situation where anxiety or unease is strongly felt.

palpable excitement

A clear and intense feeling of enthusiasm.

palpable anger

Anger that is easily perceived or felt.

tangible

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite.

perceptible

Able to be perceived or noticed.

discernible

Able to be discerned; distinguishable.

Obvious or clearly evident.

His disappointment was palpable after the team lost.