palpably
明かに
解説 Definition
palpableという形容詞の副詞形で、明らかに、はっきりと、感じられるほどに明白な様子を表す。物理的に感じたり、認識したりできるほど明確な意味。
Palpably means in a way that is easy to notice, feel, or understand. It is used when something seems very clear or strong, especially an emotion, mood, or physical quality. In formal writing, it often suggests that something is obvious to almost everyone.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
palpably は palpable の副詞なので、まず形容詞 palpable「触れられるほどはっきりした」を押さえると覚えやすいです。語感の中心は「見てわかる」より一段強く、「ほとんど手で触れられるほど明白」。だから a palpably tense atmosphere なら、緊張がその場でありありと感じ取れる感じ。clearly や obviously より、感覚的に伝わる生々しい明白さを帯びやすい点が記憶のフックになります。
Start with the adjective `palpable`, which means something so clear it almost feels touchable. Then add `-ly` for the adverb. This makes `palpably` feel stronger than `clearly` or `obviously`: the feeling is so strong you can almost sense it physically.
例文
The tension in the room was palpably uncomfortable.
室内の緊張は明らかに不快感を与えていた。
The impact of the change was palpably felt by everyone.
その変化の影響は誰もが明らかに感じた。
The atmosphere became palpably colder after the announcement.
その発表の後、雰囲気は明らかに冷え込んだ。
palpably の類義語・関連語
palpably の語源・成り立ち Etymology
palpably は palpable + -ly で、palpable はラテン語 palpare『手でそっと触れる』に由来します。もともと『触れて確かめられるほど』という感覚だから『明らかに』へ伸びたので、palpate や palpation も同じ語根を共有します。
Palpably comes from palpable plus the adverb ending -ly. Palpable comes from Latin palpare, meaning "to touch gently" or "feel with the hand." It first suggested something that could be physically felt, and from there it developed the broader sense of something so clear that it seems almost touchable; related words include palpate and palpation.
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