commodious in English
- commodious⇄adv. commodiously,
- commodious⇄commodious, adjective.
1. having plenty of room; spacious; roomy.
Ex. a commodious suite of rooms.
(SYN) ample, large.
2. (Archaic.) convenient; handy.
Ex. a commodious location. - commodious⇄noun commodiousness,
commodious in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
commodious in Marathi मराठी
commodious in Sindhi سنڌي
commodious in Telugu తెలుగు
commodious
Part of Speech
adjective
Pronunciation
/kəˈməʊ.dɪ.əs/
Definitions
- Spacious and roomy; providing ample space or comfort.
- Having a lot of space for movement or use; roomy.
- Conveniently or comfortably spacious, especially in terms of living or working conditions.
Usage Examples
- The new house is commodious, with plenty of room for the entire family.
- They enjoyed their commodious office, which had large windows and a panoramic view.
- The hotel suite was commodious enough to accommodate all their guests comfortably.
Etymology
From Latin "commodius," meaning suitable, fitting, or convenient, derived from "commodus" meaning convenient or suitable, combined with the suffix "-ous," indicating an adjective.
Synonyms
- spacious
- roomy
- expansive
- ample
- comfortable
Antonyms
- cramped
- confined
- small
- restricted
- crowded
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | espacioso | /es.paˈθjo.so/ |
| French | commodieux | /kɔ.mɔ.djø/ |
| German | geräumig | /ɡəˈʁɔʏ.mɪç/ |
| Italian | comodo | /ˈkɔ.mo.do/ |
| Portuguese | comodioso | /ko.mo.diˈo.zu/ |
| Chinese | 宽敞 | /kuānchǎng/ |
| Japanese | 広々とした | /hirohiro to shita/ |
| Korean | 넓은 | /neolbeun/ |
| Arabic | مريح | /muriḥ/ |
| Russian | просторный | /prɒsˈtɔr.nɪj/ |
| Hindi | विशाल | /viśāl/ |
| Punjabi | ਵਿਸ਼ਾਲ | /vishāl/ |
| Bengali | বিশাল | /biśāl/ |
| Gujarati | વિશાળ | /viśāl/ |
| Marathi | विशाल | /viśāl/ |
| Malayalam | വിസാലമായ | /visālamāya/ |
| Telugu | విశాలమైన | /viśālmaina/ |
| Tamil | பரந்த | /pāranda/ |
| Kannada | ವಿಶಾಲವಾದ | /viśālaveśa/ |
| Odia | ବିଶାଳ | /biśāl/ |
| Assamese | বিশাল | /biśāl/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In American English, the emphasis may be placed on the second syllable: /kəˈmɑː.dɪ.əs/.
- In British English, the emphasis is typically placed on the first syllable: /kəˈməʊ.dɪ.əs/.
Historical Usage
The word "commodious" has been in use since the early 17th century, initially used to describe spacious or comfortable spaces. It became popular in the context of describing homes, rooms, or other large, comfortable spaces that provided ample room for living or working.
Cultural Nuances
In the modern context, "commodious" is often used to describe luxurious or large accommodations. While it originally referred to practical, comfortable spaces, its use in popular culture has expanded to include upscale or opulent living spaces, especially in architecture and real estate.
More Information
The term "commodious" is closely related to the idea of spaciousness and comfort. It is often used in discussions of architecture, design, and real estate to describe spaces that offer both practicality and a sense of ease. While it is a positive term, it can also be used to evoke a sense of grandness or excess when describing very large or luxurious spaces.