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Meaning of palpably
The primary meaning of "palpably" is to be capable of being touched or felt, or to be clearly noticeable.
Etymology of palpably
The word "palpably" originates from the Latin word "palpare," meaning to touch or stroke, and the suffix "-ably," which forms an adverb indicating a manner or degree.
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that can be touched or felt, and later developed to include the sense of being clearly noticeable or obvious.
Synonyms
clearly
noticeably
obviously
plainly
visibly
tangibly
perceptibly
sensibly
manifestly
evidently
apparently
transparently
unmistakably
undoubtedly
indisputably
incontrovertibly
patently
unmistakably
recognizably
discernibly
appreciably
considerably
substantially
significantly
markedly
prominently
conspicuously
glaringly
blatantly
outrageously
Definitions
- Capable of being touched or felt
- * Clearly noticeable or obvious
Usage Examples
- The tension in the room was palpably evident as the two sides negotiated.
- * The pain in her leg was palpably worse after the accident.
- * The improvement in the team's performance was palpably clear after the new coach took over.
Antonyms
imperceptibly
subtly
slightly
faintly
vaguely
obscurely
unclearly
inconspicuously
unnoticeably
intangibly
slightly
marginally
barely
hardly
scarcely
negligibly
insignificantly
unappreciably
undetectably