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