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How does the adjective capacious differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of capacious are ample, commodious, and spacious. While all these words mean "larger in extent or capacity than the average," capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average.

a capacious suitcase

When could ample be used to replace capacious?

In some situations, the words ample and capacious are roughly equivalent. However, ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate.

ample closet space

When is it sensible to use commodious instead of capacious?

The meanings of commodious and capacious largely overlap; however, commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness.

a commodious and airy penthouse apartment

When is spacious a more appropriate choice than capacious?

The synonyms spacious and capacious are sometimes interchangeable, but spacious implies great length and breadth.

a spacious front lawn

Examples of capacious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This single-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three baths. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024 Therefore, Relativity plans to assemble the rocket's first stage at its capacious factory in Long Beach, California. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024 Fresh orchids brighten up each space, including the capacious bathroom stocked with Molton Brown toiletries. Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024 Coach’s Empire carryall is a contemporary classic for a reason–capacious, expertly crafted, and already seen on the arm of many an industry insider this season. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for capacious 

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“Capacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacious. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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