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How does the adjective commodious differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of commodious are ample, capacious, and spacious. While all these words mean "larger in extent or capacity than the average," commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness.

a commodious and airy penthouse apartment

When can ample be used instead of commodious?

The synonyms ample and commodious are sometimes interchangeable, but ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate.

ample closet space

When is it sensible to use capacious instead of commodious?

In some situations, the words capacious and commodious are roughly equivalent. However, capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average.

a capacious suitcase

Where would spacious be a reasonable alternative to commodious?

The meanings of spacious and commodious largely overlap; however, spacious implies great length and breadth.

a spacious front lawn

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commodious While the driver’s seat back was just a hair too short for my lanky physique, overall legroom is commodious. Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025 The house measures a commodious 11,000 square feet, while the luxury mini-ranch sprawls out over an acre. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025 The commodious site allowed for ample room to park municipal work trucks. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025 The oversize volume symbolizes her commodious royal position in society. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for commodious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodious
Adjective
  • The 48-by-32-inch tabletop is small enough to stow in a corner but still spacious enough to comfortably sit four people without feeling cramped.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Privacy, opulence, and spacious interiors—up to four bedrooms and 2,900 square feet—make these villas a popular choice among many resort guests.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The soil will remain warm enough for good root growth for several weeks after the first fall frost, giving peonies ample time to build a new root system.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The reintroduction team assumed most of the population would settle in the southern third of Indiana, where large reservoirs and river systems create ample habitat.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Commodious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodious. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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