palpable
adjectiveSo clear or strong that it is readily perceived; literally, able to be touched.
Readily perceived
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Clear all filtersSo clear or strong that it is readily perceived; literally, able to be touched.
Readily perceived
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More important than anything else in a particular situation.
Limited to narrow local concerns or experiences.
Extremely unwilling to spend or use resources, often excessively so.
Excessively unwilling to spend
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A shortage or insufficient amount.
Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.
One word family: also includes pedantry.
Overly focused on minor correctness
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Done routinely with little care, interest, or attention.
Seriously harmful, especially in a gradual or less obvious way.
Seriously harmful
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Childishly irritable over minor frustrations.
Calm and not easily stirred to emotion.
Calm and unemotional
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An excessive abundance or very large amount.
Deeply affecting, often with sadness or tenderness.
Guided by practical results and real circumstances.
Focused on practical results
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To prevent something or rule out its possibility.
Overstepping proper limits through excessive confidence or boldness.
Producing a large quantity of work or results.
Ordinary, practical, or lacking imagination and excitement.
Very attentive to details of conduct, rules, or formalities.
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