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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of capacious In a capacious concrete warehouse on a steamy summer’s morning in Atremar, a nearly two-decade-old recycling cooperative in the city of Três Pontas in the coffee-growing state of Minas Gerais, roughly a dozen catadores await one of two daily deliveries. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025 The slightly less capacious 480-Wh battery is reckoned good for up to 35 km (22 miles) on throttle only, or 55 km (34 miles) via the three-level pedal-assist mode. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025 But those with less-capacious venues can still thrill to dinosaur footsteps using Mac’s MHT300, last year’s recommendation that remains our choice as the best all-in-one home theater receiver. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025 Trending Stories If some of this stuff might feel a little bit polished and hemmed-in for longtime Jacket fans, they can be reassured by thinking of how easily these tunes could become launch pads for capacious jams on the road. Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacious
Adjective
  • Cafés, bars, and eateries with spacious decks line much of the island, though beaches on its far side feel relatively untouched, drawing surfers and swimmers alike.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
  • Ahead of the event, the dogs roamed the spacious gardens, digging in the sand pit or exploring the play castle and model Cape Dutch-style dog cottage.
    Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • While the terminology might not be scientific, there’s ample research that lends support to the idea as a whole.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • From his championship-winning basket at summer league last July in Las Vegas to the energy provided during a Heat season with ample lulls, the 6-foot-5 guard taken at No. 44 last June stood as an unexpected bright spot to what largely stood as a dark Heat season.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025

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“Capacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacious. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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