COMMODIOUS

commodious, convenient

(adjective) large and roomy (ā€˜convenient’ is archaic in this sense); ā€œa commodious harborā€; ā€œa commodious building suitable for conventionsā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

commodious (comparative more commodious, superlative most commodious)

(obsolete) Advantageous; profitable. [15th–20th c.]

Comfortable, free from hardship. [from 16th c.]

Spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable. [from 16th c.]

Synonyms: convenient, comfortable, spacious

Convenient, useful; serviceable. [from 16th c.]

Synonyms: advantageous, fit, proper, serviceable, suitable, useful

Source: Wiktionary


Com*mo"di*ous, a. Etym: [LL. commodiosus, fr. L. commodum convenience, fr. commodus. See Commode.]

Definition: Adapted to its use or purpose, or to wants and necessities; serviceable; spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable; as, a commodious house. "A commodious drab." Shak. "Commodious gold." Pope. The haven was not commodious to winter in. Acts. xxvii. 12.

Syn.

– Convenient; suitable; fit; proper; advantageous; serviceable; useful; spacious; comfortable.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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