Synonyms of palpably

palpably

adverb

as in markedly

Related Words

• markedly
• visibly
• clearly
• noticeably
• distinctly
• manifestly
• obviously
• evidently
• patently
• discernibly
• apparently
• seemingly
• appreciably
• plainly
• supposedly
• ostensibly
• self-evidently
• outwardly
• putatively
• presumably
• externally
• positively
• ostensively
• credibly
• surely
• assuredly
• believably

Dissimilar Words

• secretly
• privately
• furtively
• secretively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of palpably

There’s an uncanniness to 1970s Harlem here; a magical-realist urban sprawl that’s both palpably gritty and like something from a fairy tale. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

And yet, Lestat is so palpably alive, which makes the vocal hardening all the more affecting. — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

The stakes are consistently, palpably high in a story about love that is forbidden in the most literal, systemic sense — and felt in brief, ecstatic moments of release. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026

Spielberg himself is palpably in the grip of its overwhelming emotional power, its combination of metaphysics and theatre. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026

And Mary’s electric, palpably physical pursuit of justice becomes even more crucial in the final act, after a grotesque display of performative mockery toward Māori culture fractures the last remnants of civility present amid one of Cole’s lavish-yet-repulsive gatherings. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026

There’s no excuse for a lot of Kyle’s behavior, but he’s palpably hurt. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026

But aside from Ballard’s murky future, Indy’s roster moves this offseason haven’t felt as palpably urgent as Irsay-Gordon suggested. — James Boyd, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026

As a beautiful, palpably anxious bride, Camila Morrone’s Rachel, walks down the aisle to her adoring groom, Nicky (Adam DiMarco), the sound of labored breathing nearly drowns out the music. — Judy Berman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026