commodious
Adjective
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What does “commodious” mean?
adjective.roomy and comfortable.
SAT Usage
This term often appears in passages related to architecture, housing, or lifestyle, emphasizing comfort and spaciousness. It suggests not just physical space but also a sense of ease and well-being, distinguishing it from words like "spacious," which only refers to size without the connotation of comfort.
Common Confusions
Commodious implies a sense of comfort and ease in spaciousness, while spacious usually suggests merely a large area without any connotation of comfort.
Do not choose spacious if the context emphasizes a lack of comfort or coziness rather than being roomy and comfortable.
Example Sentences
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Our house is much more commodious than our old apartment.