First Known Use: 15th century
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commodious
adjective com·mo·di·ous \kə-ˈmō-dē-əs\
: having a lot of space
Full Definition of COMMODIOUS
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: comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy <a commodious closet>
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Origin of COMMODIOUS
Middle English, fertile, useful, modification of Medieval Latin commodosus, from Latin commodum convenience, from neuter of commodus
Synonym Discussion of COMMODIOUS
spacious, commodious, capacious, ample mean larger in extent or capacity than the average. spacious implies great length and breadth <a spacious front lawn>. commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness <a commodious and airy penthouse apartment>. capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average <a capacious suitcase>. ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate <ample closet space>.
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