palpable — able to be touched or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be touched or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpælpəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The awkwardness was so palpable you could cut it with a knife.
- There was palpable joy in the stadium when the home team scored.
- His disappointment was palpable when he opened the empty pizza box.
palpable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpælpəbəl/]
able to be touched or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Tension so thick you could touch it
The palpable passion makes the artist capable and adaptable
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'palpabilis', derived from 'palpare' meaning 'to touch' or 'to feel', combined with the suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being'.
Breakdown
palp- (to touch, from Latin palpare) + -able (capable of being) = palpable (able to be touched or felt)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The awkwardness was so palpable you could cut it with a knife.”
“There was palpable joy in the stadium when the home team scored.”
“His disappointment was palpable when he opened the empty pizza box.”
“The palpable enthusiasm of the students motivated the teacher.”
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