capacious

adjective

ca·​pa·​cious kə-ˈpā-shəs 

: containing or capable of containing a great deal

the museum's capacious rooms

capaciously adverb

capaciousness noun

Synonyms of capacious

• spacious
• ample

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Infinite strata of complexity are ironed out of a spirit as brilliant and capacious as Shakespeare’s own. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

Terraces in various configurations have capacious daybeds and sometimes plunge pools for gazing at the expansive sea views. — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Even as the list has now slimmed down to six titles, the breadth of the places plotted out on the short list remains capacious as ever. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Instead, much to its credit, the book unspools an unhurried, capacious story of human society’s collective journey to the brink of annihilation, and of the individuals and movements that have, so far, held us back from the edge. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin capac-, capax capacious, capable, from Latin capere to take — more at heave entry 1

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for capacious

• arenaceous
• argillaceous
• carbonaceous
• contumacious
• coriaceous
• efficacious
• farinaceous
• foliaceous
• membranaceous
• ochraceous
• olivaceous
• ostentatious

Kids Definition

capacious

adjective

ca·​pa·​cious kə-ˈpā-shəs 

: able to contain much or many : roomy

capaciously adverb

capaciousness noun