spacious

adjective

ˈspā-shəs How to pronounce spacious (audio)
Definition of spaciousnext
as in ample
more than adequate or average in capacity almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room

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How does the adjective spacious differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of spacious are ample, capacious, and commodious. While all these words mean "larger in extent or capacity than the average," spacious implies great length and breadth.

a spacious front lawn

When might ample be a better fit than spacious?

While the synonyms ample and spacious are close in meaning, ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate.

ample closet space

When would capacious be a good substitute for spacious?

The words capacious and spacious are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average.

a capacious suitcase

When is commodious a more appropriate choice than spacious?

The words commodious and spacious can be used in similar contexts, but commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness.

a commodious and airy penthouse apartment

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Recent Examples of spacious The spacious property located in the 900 block of Regalo Way in San Ramon was sold on Feb. 18, 2025. — Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 The renovation introduced French doors, raised ceilings, and a spacious living area adorned with plush furnishings and a high-end stereo system, reflecting Hackman's refined yet comfortable aesthetic. — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025 It’s crafted from durable wood and includes five spacious tiers. — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Some want to chill on a beach and then retreat to spacious accommodations meant for family game nights and dinners together. — Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
  1. ample
  2. roomy
  3. large
  4. wide
  5. commodious
  6. capacious
  7. huge
  8. generous
Adjective
  • Driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G550 The 2025 G550’s ample output shines just about everywhere, including having serious passing power on the highway.
    — Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The sturdy steel construction and ample 710 square inches of cooking area come at a budget price.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of ample
Adjective
  • With dual lofts, the Modern Tiny House model is the roomiest in Nomadnest’s standard product line.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The Tucson is among the roomiest vehicles in its class.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of roomy
Adjective
  • Green Bay speedster Christian Watson suffered a torn right ACL in Week 18 last year and is expected to miss a large portion of the 2025 campaign.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are also possible and could reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less for large parts of the day making travel difficult or even impossible in some areas.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of large
Adjective
  • There is a wide range of putting training aids available to golfers of all skill levels.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The film writer, critic, programmer and moderator has been part of the festival programming team since its inaugural edition in 2001, when there was still a lot of skepticism and pushback in the wider film world about the event.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • The commodious site allowed for ample room to park municipal work trucks.
    — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Today, the stunning loft-style residence measures a commodious 7,185 square feet and has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a private elevator, and two outdoor terraces.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Definition of commodious
Adjective
  • This single-story home offers a capacious living environment with its six bedrooms and two baths.
    — Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Like these novels, Aber’s book is episodic and capacious, brimming with secondary characters who each contribute, in their small way, to the main character’s evolution.
    — Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of capacious
Adjective
  • Watching this film will be huge, and then Coach getting on our (butts) will be big for us.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Atlanta Braves suffered a huge hit to the roster last season when their ace Spencer Strider went down with a torn UCL.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of huge
Adjective
  • Wout Faes was generous enough to give Hojlund an extra beat to run the ball into the penalty area unpressured, and United’s No 9 accepted the gift with a shot low and hard across Mads Hermansen into the far corner.
    — Carl Anka, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Her passion for theatre is matched by her kind and generous spirit, creating an environment where her peers feel encouraged and supported.
    — Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of generous

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