Palpably is a adjective word. The word palpably mean readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious;. This word is located in the article of Teaching men to be emotionally honest by Andrew Reiner. āAs Dr. Kimmel masterfully deflected an outpouring of protests, the atmosphere grew palpably tenseā.Ā The word palpably can be use to describe a object.Ā