Imperceptible (Adjective)
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses; "an imperceptible drop in temperature"; "an imperceptible nod"; "color is unperceivable to the touch".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The faint hum of the engine was almost imperceptible as it purred in the background.
- An imperceptible shift in his eyes revealed a flicker of curiosity, but it was quickly extinguished.
- Her emotions were tightly guarded, and only an imperceptible tightening of her lips betrayed her true feelings.
- To the naked eye, the subtle color gradations in the painting were imperceptible, requiring specialized lighting to reveal.
- In the crowded café, the tiny adjustment she made to her earring was an imperceptible gesture, but it spoke volumes to someone who knew what to look for.