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commodious

Adjective

IPA /kəˈməʊdiəs/

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Having plenty of room or space inside.

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commodious/kəˈməʊdiəs/

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A cramped room with little space
A roomy interior with plenty of space

A commodious room is spacious inside.

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The cottage was surprisingly commodious once we stepped inside.
The team moved into a commodious office above the library.

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commodious — Having plenty of room or space inside.

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Word origin

Ultimately from Latin commodus, meaning convenient or suitable.

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Commodious is used mainly for buildings, rooms and other spaces.

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