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Impalpable

usgb/ɪmˈpælpəbl/Volume
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Physical SensationPlay
Use 'impalpable' for things you can't physically feel, not just what you can't see. SlideThe impalpable chill in the air made the room feel haunted.
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Subtlety of EffectPlay
'Impalpable' suggests a subtle or delicate influence that's hard to notice. SlideShe had an impalpable influence on his decisions, hardly noticeable but ever-present.
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Abstract QualitiesPlay
'Impalpable' often describes abstract qualities like feelings, ideas, or atmosphere. SlideThe impalpable sense of dread lingered long after the story ended.