commodious

adjective

com·​mo·​di·​ous kə-ˈmō-dē-əs 

1

: comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy

a commodious closet

2

archaic : handy, serviceable

commodiously adverb

commodiousness noun

Did you know?

Commodious means "roomy." Earlier meanings are "beneficial" or "useful" as well as "serviceable." The adjective comes from Latin commodum, meaning "convenience." A commodious space, unarguably, has its benefits and conveniences.

Synonyms

• ample
• capacious
• roomy
• spacious

Choose the Right Synonym for commodious

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 commodious in a Sentence

a house with exceptionally commodious closets

Recent Examples on the Web

The LaLaurie Mansion spans a commodious 10,284 square feet with a host of amenities that highlight its historical significance and grandeur. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 July 2024

The main residence offers six bedrooms in a commodious 17,684 square feet, while the neighboring 4,603-square-foot guest cottage has another four bedrooms. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 June 2024

Cushy upholstered banquettes supply sofa-style seating along the perimeter; a commodious ottoman props up multiple feet. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024

On the market for £29.95 million (or about $37.3 million), the Palladian-style riverfront mansion measures a commodious 20,000 square feet and contains a whopping nine bedroom suites and 10 bathrooms. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, fertile, useful, modification of Medieval Latin commodosus, from Latin commodum convenience, from neuter of commodus

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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Kids Definition

commodious

adjective

com·​mo·​di·​ous kə-ˈmōd-ē-əs 

: having a comfortable amount of space

commodiously adverb

commodiousness noun