commodious adj : large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense); "a commodious harbor"; "a commodious building suitable for conventions" [syn: convenient] [ant: incommodious]

English

Etymology

First attested in 1423. From commodiōsus < commodus

Pronunciation

• italbrac RP /kəˈməʊdiəs/
• italbrac US /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
• Rhymes with: -əʊdiəs

Adjective

1. Spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable.

   Last year's model was much more commodious than the cars built now, for fuel efficiency.

2. Adapted to its use or purpose, or to wants and necessities; serviceable.

Synonyms

• advantageous
• comfortable
• convenient
• fit
• proper
• serviceable
• spacious
• suitable
• useful

Derived terms

• commodiously

References

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