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Capacious - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Capacious means having a lot of space inside; roomy or spacious. It is often used to describe large containers, buildings, or areas that can hold or accommodate much.

capacious

/kəˈpeɪʃəs/ /kəˈpeɪʃəs/

Definition:

Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

Synonyms:

spacious, roomy, ample, expansive, voluminous

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

cramped, confined, narrow

Common Collocations:

capacious bag, capacious trunk, capacious storage, capacious interior

Derivatives:

capaciously, capaciousness

Usage Tips:

Use "capacious" to describe large containers or spaces that can hold much more than usual.

Common Phrases:

capacious memory, capacious heart, capacious mind

Etymology:

From Latin "capax" (able to hold much), from "capere" (to take or hold).

Examples:

  • 1. The hotel room had a capacious closet for all our luggage.
  • 2. Her capacious handbag held everything she needed for the trip.
  • 3. The car’s trunk was surprisingly capacious for its size.
  • 4. He admired the building’s capacious hall and high ceilings.

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