capacious

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˈpeɪʃəs/

KK: /kəˈpeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition

Able to hold a lot of things; very spacious or roomy.

Example

The capacious suitcase can hold all my clothes for the trip.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more capacious

Superlative: most capacious

Conversation

Have you seen my new backpack?

Yeah, it looks really capacious!

Thanks! I can fit so much stuff in it.

That's awesome! Perfect for school.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

spacious

roomy

ample

Antonyms

cramped

small

limited

Root Explanation

Capacious is formed from "capax" (meaning able to hold) and the suffix "-ious" (meaning full of or having the quality of). The word describes something that is full of capacity or able to hold a lot.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'able to hold' ('capax') a lot, which is why we describe it as capacious.

Visually Confused Words

uncapacious

incapacious

rapacious

rampacious

capricious