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com·mo·di·ous
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di
əs
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adjective
1.
spacious and convenient; roomy:
a commodious apartment.
2.
ample or adequate for a particular purpose:
a commodious harbor.
Origin:
1375–1425;
late Middle English
<
Medieval Latin
commodiōsus,
equivalent to
Latin
commodi
(
tās
) convenience (see
commodity
) +
-ōsus
-ous
Related forms
com·mo·di·ous·ly,
adverb
com·mo·di·ous·ness,
noun
non·com·mo·di·ous,
adjective
non·com·mo·di·ous·ly,
adverb
non·com·mo·di·ous·ness,
noun
un·com·mo·di·ous,
adjective
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World English Dictionary
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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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.
Still, the structures are neither warm nor
commodious
, and the reporter's note-taking is hampered by blowing on her hands.
Property owners began building small groups of cabins for those desiring slightly more
commodious
lodging.
When you reach the top, you find yourself in a large, comfortable space with
commodious
seats and tables.
The setting is bright and cheerful, with plenty of elbow room and
commodious
seating.
The new and
commodious
edifice was filled by an enthusiastic congregation.
The main residence has four bedrooms or offers untold options as three independent
commodious
suites.
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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
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