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/
Korean meaning: 만질 수 있는, 촉감으로 느낄 수 있는; 거의 실체가 있는 것처럼 강렬한
Korean pronunciation: 팰-퍼-블 (강세: 팰)
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
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The palpable passion makes the artist capable and adaptable
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Origin
From Latin 'palpabilis', derived from 'palpare' meaning 'to touch' or 'to feel', combined with the suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being'.
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“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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