capacious

adjective

ca·​pa·​cious kə-ˈpā-shəs 

: containing or capable of containing a great deal

the museum's capacious rooms

capaciously adverb

capaciousness noun

Synonyms

• ample
• commodious
• roomy
• spacious

Choose the Right Synonym for capacious

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

Examples of capacious in a Sentence

that car has a capacious trunk that makes it a good choice for families

Recent Examples on the Web

This condominium offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and four bathrooms. —Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024

Erin O’Connor Erin O’Connor sported a billowing black ensemble, offsetting the capacious look with delicate sheer gloves. —Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024

There are also Katherine Hepburn-style trousers, which are in fashion at the moment and have large, capacious pockets. —Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 25 Nov. 2024

This single-story home offers a capacious living environment with its six bedrooms and four bathrooms. —Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin capac-, capax capacious, capable, from Latin capere — see capable

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

capacious

adjective

ca·​pa·​cious kə-ˈpā-shəs 

: able to contain much or many : roomy

capaciously adverb

capaciousness noun