commodious
2
7.4
- adjective
- /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
:
espacioso
- The new apartment is very commodious, providing enough space for a family of four.
- commodious living
Because all of us have a fear of death, the desire for commodious living, and the hope that by our industry we might obtain it.
- Because all of us have a fear of death, the desire for commodious living, and the hope that by our industry we might obtain it.
Examples
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The inn was, in fact, commodious by the standards I had grown accustomed to.
Fiction book (1991) -
This room is more commodious.
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I yearned for my commodious upstairs summer chamber, private and away from everyone.
Fiction book (1994) -
I've been in many, many government buildings, and the bathrooms here are consistently clean and commodious.
Blog text (16) -
As such, he preferred AJU over other colleges due to its small population, commodious dorms, and flexible academic options.
Blog text (19) -
"What was all the hammering about?" asked Ransome, edging himself more comfortably into the commodious armchair which was drawn close to the grate for warmth.
Fiction book (1990) -
After the renovation, the office became much more commodious, allowing for better workspace organization.
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They chose a commodious vehicle for the trip, ensuring everyone would have room to sit comfortably.
Synonyms
45
2.5
A large open room or area with plenty of space
24
2.1
Large with a lot of space inside
4
9.9
Used in the past to mean large and comfortable
Antonyms
How Spacious
Surface Forms
Morphology
commodious = commodity (opaque) = commod + ious
The form ultimately comes from Latin commod- with the adjective-forming suffix -ious, but the related English word 'commodity' does not make the meaning 'spacious and comfortable' obvious to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Commodious comes from the Latin word commodus, meaning 'suitable' or 'convenient'. Think of accommodate, which has the same root and means to 'make room' for someone, so commodious describes a place that is roomy and comfortable.