capacious

adjective

ca·​pa·​cious kə-ˈpā-shəs How to pronounce capacious (audio)
: containing or capable of containing a great deal
the museum's capacious rooms
capaciously adverb
capaciousness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for capacious

spacious, commodious, capacious, ample mean larger in extent or capacity than the average.

spacious implies great length and breadth.

a spacious front lawn

commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness.

a commodious and airy penthouse apartment

capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average.

a capacious suitcase

ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate.

ample closet space

Examples of capacious in a Sentence

that car has a capacious trunk that makes it a good choice for families
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Word History

Etymology

Latin capac-, capax capacious, capable, from Latin capere — see capable

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capacious was in 1606

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“Capacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capacious. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

capacious

adjective
ca·​pa·​cious kə-ˈpā-shəs How to pronounce capacious (audio)
: able to contain much or many : roomy
capaciously adverb
capaciousness noun

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