impalpable

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/
US: /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

  1. Difficult to feel or sense; so slight as to be almost undetectable.

    1. The dust was impalpable in the air.
    2. The tension in the room was almost impalpable, yet everyone felt it.

  2. Not easily grasped by the mind; difficult to understand.

    1. His dreams were impalpable and strange.
    2. The concept of infinity can seem impalpable to many people at first.

Synonyms

imperceptible ethereal subtle insubstantial intangible

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impalpable" in English means: Difficult to feel or sense; so slight as to be almost undetectable., Not easily grasped by the mind; difficult to understand..

The phonetic transcription of "impalpable" is /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/ in British English and /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impalpable": imperceptible, ethereal, subtle, insubstantial, intangible.

Example usage of "impalpable": "The dust was impalpable in the air.". More examples on the page.