spacious

adjective

spa·​cious ˈspā-shəs 

1

: vast or ample in extent : roomy

a spacious residence

2

: large or magnificent in scale : expansive

a more spacious and stimulating existence than the farm could offer

—H. L. Mencken

spaciously adverb

spaciousness noun

Synonyms

• ample
• capacious
• commodious
• roomy

Choose the Right Synonym for spacious

spacious, commodious, capacious, ample mean larger in extent or capacity than the average.

spacious implies great length and breadth.

a spacious front lawn

commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness.

a commodious and airy penthouse apartment

capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average.

a capacious suitcase

ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate.

ample closet space

Examples of spacious in a Sentence

almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room

Recent Examples on the Web

To populate the cold, damp valley, officials in Tibet entice settlers from across the region with spacious new homes and generous subsidies. —Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024

Those staying the night can take their pick of 18 rooms including three spacious private-access deck suites, and have access to various seasonal activities from fishing to biking to skiing. —Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Upstairs, the primary suite holds its own with a spacious sitting area and a private balcony overlooking a water fountain down below. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024

Its new headquarters has a modern clubhouse feel with large TV screens, a spacious gathering area with tables and space for adaptive equipment. —John Meyer, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French spacioux, from Latin spatiosus, from spatium space, room

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

spacious

adjective

spa·​cious ˈspā-shəs 

: large or vast in size or capacity

spaciously adverb

spaciousness noun