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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 With a very capable Ryzen 7 processor that can handle productivity tasks with ease, paired with a capacious 32GB of DDR5 RAM, this pocket-sized PC can slot in to just about any situation. PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025 But the real pièces de résistance are the capacious suites, where the vibe is more Japanese fashion mogul’s apartment than hotel room. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Yet the latest iteration also imagines life at anchor with an indoor-outdoor relationship across two capacious exterior decks, plus a retractable swim platform at the rear. Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 Who said ludicrously capacious bags were only reserved for the Burberry owners among us? Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacious
Adjective
  • Starting in the 1880s, the city and county each built a series of increasingly spacious jails—and then proceeded to fill them well above capacity each winter.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Timbuk2’s tuck backpack is lightweight but spacious with a roll-top that expands and contracts as needed.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The cushioned sole and interior padding also provide ample arch support for all-day comfort.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Capacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacious. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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