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

Inside, the home was both inviting and spacious with five bedrooms, seven and a half bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, a wine room, and a balcony off the primary suite offering views of Century City. —Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024

Bay Area Home Report A spacious house located in the 100 block of Brookside Place in Danville has new owners. —Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024

The North Face Jester Backpack A sleek, yet functional, bag is hard to come by, but this North Face’s Jester backpack delivers on both fronts with its stylish design, lightweight fabric, and spacious interior. —Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024

Call the elevator to reach the emerald-green family room on the garden level, which includes a wet bar and sliding glass doors that open out to the spacious back patio. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 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