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How does the adjective capacious differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of capacious are ample, commodious, and spacious. While all these words mean "larger in extent or capacity than the average," capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average.

a capacious suitcase

When could ample be used to replace capacious?

In some situations, the words ample and capacious are roughly equivalent. However, ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate.

ample closet space

When is it sensible to use commodious instead of capacious?

The meanings of commodious and capacious largely overlap; however, commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness.

a commodious and airy penthouse apartment

When is spacious a more appropriate choice than capacious?

The synonyms spacious and capacious are sometimes interchangeable, but spacious implies great length and breadth.

a spacious front lawn

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of capacious Published on May 5, 2025 By Tori Latham Unica Capital Photo : Unica Capital The capacious foyer includes a glass elevator and a tree floating in the middle of a reflecting pool. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 May 2025 Both stances are conceivable within the capacious framework of the book, and that is perhaps why radicals and conservatives alike have found support for their arguments in its pages. Nikil Saval, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025 With their excellent mobility across mud, capacious cargo beds and cranes, the PC-065Bs can help engineers build the bunkers and other fortifications that help outnumbered Ukrainian infantry survive artillery and drone bombardment and repel powerful Russian assaults. David Axe, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Both stances are conceivable within the capacious framework of the book, and that is perhaps why radicals and conservatives alike have found support for their arguments in its pages. Nikil Saval, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacious
Adjective
  • Each spacious treatment room is named after an award-winning yacht, and the coed relaxation area is inside a striped cabana right on the pool deck.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 3 June 2025
  • Outside of the breezy material and comfy fit, the overalls also get praise from shoppers for other thoughtful design features, like a spacious breast pocket, deep side pockets, and functional back pockets.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • In support of this, ensure the page is designed professionally, with ample white space, being sure to avoid visual clutter.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • There’s ample reason for worry, especially since that sentiment has shifted even among those who once were staunch advocates.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 June 2025

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“Capacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacious. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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