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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 There were also those who chose more capacious crossbody bags to perhaps house a tube of makeup-safe sunscreen, lip gloss, or a portable fan in addition to their mobile. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 Published on May 5, 2025 By Tori Latham Unica Capital Photo : Unica Capital The capacious foyer includes a glass elevator and a tree floating in the middle of a reflecting pool. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 May 2025 Both stances are conceivable within the capacious framework of the book, and that is perhaps why radicals and conservatives alike have found support for their arguments in its pages. Nikil Saval, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025 With their excellent mobility across mud, capacious cargo beds and cranes, the PC-065Bs can help engineers build the bunkers and other fortifications that help outnumbered Ukrainian infantry survive artillery and drone bombardment and repel powerful Russian assaults. David Axe, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacious
Adjective
  • All the room types are spacious and luxurious, in a quirky, eclectic way.
    Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
  • The beach itself is spacious, and the sunsets here are especially memorable.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Spooning, with both partners on their sides, facing the same way, is a position that supports a wider range of abilities and provides ample skin-to-skin contact.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 June 2025
  • Not only that, but there are ample chances for folks to experience EVs firsthand, from Ford Performance ride alongs to a short test drive route behind the wheel of many new models.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

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“Capacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacious. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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