palpable

/PAL-puh-bul/adjective

so intense as to seem touchable; tangible

The relief in the room was palpable at the bell.
Synonyms
tangible, perceptible, evident
Antonyms
intangible, imperceptible
Memory hook
palpare (touch): feeling you could touch.

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