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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 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 Inside, there’s a 24-seat formal dining room, several commodious living spaces with fireplaces, a bar with seating for eight people, and a conservatory flooded with natural light. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 And despite the car’s architecture and strictly two-person capacity, the rear-trunk compartment is fairly commodious and practical for weekend jaunts, golf clubs or skis notwithstanding. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for commodious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodious
Adjective
  • Each spacious treatment room is named after an award-winning yacht, and the coed relaxation area is inside a striped cabana right on the pool deck.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 3 June 2025
  • Outside of the breezy material and comfy fit, the overalls also get praise from shoppers for other thoughtful design features, like a spacious breast pocket, deep side pockets, and functional back pockets.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Even with two All-Star aces as probables, we should be treated to ample offense this weekend.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025

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“Commodious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodious. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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