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Com*mo"di*ous (?), a. [LL.
commodiosus, fr. L. commodum convenience, fr.
commodus. See Commode.] Adapted to its use or
purpose, or to wants and necessities; serviceable; spacious and
convenient; roomy and comfortable; as, a commodious
house. "A commodious drab." Shak.
"Commodious gold." Pope.

The haven was not commodious to winter
in.

Acts xxvii. 12.

Syn. -- Convenient; suitable; fit; proper;
advantageous; serviceable; useful; spacious; comfortable.

Com*mo"di*ous*ly, adv. In a
commodious manner.

To pass commodiously this life.

Milton.

Com*mo"di*ous*ness, n. State
of being commodious; suitableness for its purpose; convenience;
roominess.

Of cities, the greatness and riches increase
according to the commodiousness of their situation.

Sir W. Temple.

The commodiousness of the harbor.

Johnson.

Com*mod"i*ty (?), n.; pl.
Commodities (#). [F. commodité,
fr.


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