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

The primary suite is a private retreat with a quiet patio, spacious loft area and large his-and-her walk-in closets — complete with a shoe wall and sitting. —David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025

The textured burlap material creates a structured and durable silhouette that is spacious enough for all of your essentials, and the interior includes plenty of pockets to store your keys, wallet, and other important personal belongings. —Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025

In the spacious living area, a sleek fireplace brings attention to the center of the space. —Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025

Each container has a spacious 90-liter capacity and a clear window that shows you exactly what’s in it without the need to rummage through it. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for spacious

• audacious
• capacious
• cretaceous
• fallacious
• flirtatious
• herbaceous
• horatius
• loquacious
• mendacious
• micaceous
• predaceous
• predacious

Kids Definition

spacious

adjective

spa·​cious ˈspā-shəs 

: large or vast in size or capacity

spaciously adverb

spaciousness noun