pal·pa·ble (p l p -bl)
adj.
1. Capable of being handled, touched, or felt; tangible: "Anger rushed out in a palpable wave through his arms and legs"(Herman Wouk).
2. Easily perceived; obvious: "There was a palpable sense of expectation in the court" (Nelson DeMille). See Synonyms at perceptible.
3. Medicine That can be felt by palpating: a palpable tumor.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin palp
 bilis, from Latin palpre, to touch gently; see pl- in Indo-European roots.]
pal
 pa·bili·ty n.
pal
pa·bly adv. |
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Lucie's joy when she runs is almost palpable, as is Auntie Mary's joy when she watches Lucie run.
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