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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 The commodious site allowed for ample room to park municipal work trucks. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025 Today, the stunning loft-style residence measures a commodious 7,185 square feet and has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a private elevator, and two outdoor terraces. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025 The oversize volume symbolizes her commodious royal position in society. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024 This cosmopolitan city — which once hosted a commodious theater, hotels and restaurants — is no more. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for commodious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodious
Adjective
  • This one fared better than most: It was gated, close to shops and restaurants, and spacious enough to keep up with the antics of the couple’s toddler twin boys.
    Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
  • This single-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The bear was relocated to a safe, wooded area with ample food and water after no lacerations or additional injuries were noted, the DNR said.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Grow in Zones 3-10, and give them ample sunlight, an inch of water each week, and loose, well-draining soil.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Commodious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodious. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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