CAPACIOUS


Meaning of CAPACIOUS in English

kəˈpāshəs adjective

Etymology: Latin capac-, capax capacious (from capere to take, contain) + English -ious — more at heave

1. obsolete : having size or scope enough to contain — used with of or an infinitive

a jar capacious of six gallons

2.

a. : able to contain a great deal : affording much space : large , copious

his capacious pockets contained a pruning knife and twine — John Buchan

a colonial fireplace capacious enough to roast an ox — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania

b. : not narrow or constricted : marked by ample scope : inclusive

the rule did not tie men of quick and capacious minds — R.W.Southern

3. archaic : fitted or disposed to receive or entertain

a mind capacious of such interests

Synonyms: see ample

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.