COMMODIOUS


Meaning of COMMODIOUS in English

kəˈmōdēəs adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French commodieux, from Medieval Latin commodiosus, irregular from Latin commodum convenience (from neuter of commodus ) + -osus -ous

1. obsolete : beneficial , useful , advantageous — often used with to or for

2. : adapted to or suitable for use : serviceable — often used with to or for

the cheapness of the conveyance made it equally commodious for dead fish and lively company — William Cowper

3. : affording ample space and room : large or roomy and convenient especially in permitting free motion : not narrow or confining

the room … was of a commodious , well-proportioned size — Jane Austen

a commodious harbor for that city — American Guide Series: Delaware

Synonyms: see ample

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