commodious

commodious (kəˈməʊdɪəs)

—*adj*
1.	(of buildings, rooms, etc) large and roomy; spacious
2.	archaic suitable; convenient

[C15: from Medieval Latin commodiōsus, from Latin commodus convenient, from com- with + modus measure]

com'modiously

—*adv*

com'modiousness

—n

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Word Origin & History

commodious

1423, "beneficial, convenient," from M.L. commodiosus "convenient, useful," from L. commodus (see commode). Meaning "roomy, spacious" first attested 1533.

Example sentences

The residences were usually large, roomy and commodious, and a large space was

always devoted to the duties of hospitality.

She graduated to more commodious accommodations: a large aquarium tank on top

of a bookcase in the living room.

It is plush and commodious, with nary a space-saving innovation in sight.

The last of them wound up in the hands of a farmer who used its commodious fuel

tanks to house his chickens.

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"He that travels in theory has no inconveniences; he has shade and sunshine at his disposal, and wherever he alights finds tables of plenty and looks of gaiety. These ideas are indulged till the day of departure arrives, the chaise is called, and the progress of happiness begins. A few miles teach him the fallacies of imagination. The road is dusty, the air is sultry, the horses are sluggish, and the postilion brutal. He longs for the time of dinner that he may eat and rest. The inn is crowded, his orders are neglected, and nothing remains but that he devour in haste what the cook has spoiled, and drive on in quest of better entertainment. He finds at night a more commodious house, but the best is always worse than he expected."

-Samuel Johnson