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Palpable

Definition

(formal) Able to be felt or touched; tangible. Often used figuratively to describe a mood, atmosphere, or emotion that is intense and unmistakable. Typically collocates with 'tension', 'anxiety', 'relief', 'sense of unease'.

Example Sentences

1The palpable tension in the room made it difficult for anyone to speak.
2There was a palpable sense of relief when the news of the ceasefire was announced.
3The artist's use of bold colours and distorted shapes created a palpable sense of anxiety in the viewer.
4As the clock ticked down to the deadline, the palpable feeling of urgency in the team grew.
5The palpable air of excitement in the stadium was electric, with fans from both sides cheering and chanting.

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