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capacious

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An archaic adjective meaning roomy, ample, or extensive in capacity; in poetry, it describes physical space, intellectual breadth, or emotional expansiveness, often suggesting generosity or vast potential.

Detailed Definition
The word 'capacious' describes the ether as being vast and accommodating. In the poem, it suggests an expansive quality to the atmosphere, allowing for the smoke to spread and multiply. This term enhances the imagery of the poem, creating a sense of openness and possibility amidst the themes of despair and yearning.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Its soft chameleon breathings in the rare Capacious ether, —so it fades away" (spacious, roomy); "The capacious sky above" (nature); "A capacious mind for learning" (intellectual); "The capacious hall of the king" (architectural); "Her capacious heart held all" (emotional)
Additional Notes
'Capacious' emphasizes the vastness of the ether, contributing to the poem's exploration of space and the ethereal nature of prayer and sacrifice.; Found in the poem, There is an awful quiet in the air by Hartley Coleridge
Also Known As
spacious roomy ample capacity vast embrace
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