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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of spacious Larger styles are perfect to serve as not-so-basic work bags and mini styles are actually spacious enough to carry your essentials for nights out. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025 Garage doors connect to the dining room to its spacious outdoor seating area with long tables. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025 The second full bathroom is spacious with double sinks and a tub-shower combination. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025 Secluded in a separate wing is the spacious primary suite, which comes with a walk-in closet and dual baths, as well as a library/office and gym. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
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
  • Both boast wide stretches of sand with ample room for umbrellas and chairs.
    Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
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
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
  • Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of the largest Japanese trading houses rallied on Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed that Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway raised its stakes in them.
    Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • There is a wide range of putting training aids available to golfers of all skill levels.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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
Adjective
  • Trending Stories If some of this stuff might feel a little bit polished and hemmed-in for longtime Jacket fans, they can be reassured by thinking of how easily these tunes could become launch pads for capacious jams on the road.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This single-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and two baths.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
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
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

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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