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

• spacious
• ample

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

Marble archways and custom ironwork frame the grand entryway, which leads into a commodious great room and a formal dining room with landscape views. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2025

Spanning two floors, the duplex residence in the landmarked building, which formerly housed the British capital’s first department store, spans a commodious 4,000 square feet with an open-plan layout. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2025

Next door, your toasty bathroom boasts a commodious walk-in rainfall shower, a deep soaking bath, and glowing vanity mirrors. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

The commodious site allowed for ample room to park municipal work trucks. —Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for commodious

• melodious
• odious

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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