palpable

adjective
UK: /ˈpælpəbl/
US: /ˈpælpəbəl/

  1. So obvious that it can easily be seen or known.

    1. The tension in the room was palpable as we waited for the news.
    2. There was a palpable sense of relief after the difficult decision was finally made.

  2. Able to be touched or felt.

    1. The excitement was palpable in the air before the show began.
    2. His anger was almost palpable, you could feel it radiating off him.

Synonyms

obvious tangible noticeable evident clear perceptible

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "palpable" in English means: So obvious that it can easily be seen or known., Able to be touched or felt..

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

Synonyms for "palpable": obvious, tangible, noticeable, evident, clear, perceptible.

Example usage of "palpable": "The tension in the room was palpable as we waited for the news.". More examples on the page.