palpable

• Qui est si fort ou si intense qu'on peut facilement le percevoir ou le ressentir, comme s'il s'agissait d'un phénomène physique.

Describes something that is so strong or intense that it can be felt or perceived easily, as if it were physical.

1. Noticeable or obviousC1formal

   So strong or intense that it can be felt or perceived easily.

   palpable (au sens figuré)

   • The tension in the room was palpable.
   • There was a palpable sense of relief after the announcement.
   • Her excitement was palpable as she opened the gift.

   Synonymesapparentcleardiscernibleevidentnoticeableobviousperceptibletangibleunmistakablevisible

   Antonymesimperceptibleindiscernibleinvisibleobscuresubtleunnoticeablevague

2. Tangible or touchableC1formal

   Able to be touched or physically felt.

   Tangible ou touchable

   • The heat from the fire was palpable.
   • The texture of the fabric was palpable through the packaging.
   • The doctor felt a palpable lump during the examination.

   Synonymescorporealmaterialphysicaltactiletangibletouchable

   Antonymesimmaterialimpalpableintangible