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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 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
Adjective
  • While that will probably have to be in the form of a major trade, Briere didn’t shoot down a suggestion that the Flyers, now with an ample amount of salary cap space this coming offseason, could wade into free agency.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Spacious toe boxes offer ample space for your feet to sit comfortably without feeling squished, and adjustable straps at the tops of the shoes allow for a snug and secure fit.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 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
  • View Comments And the risks of taking such a heavy-handed and broad-based approach against such a large volume of goods (43% of all US imports) are just too great to sugarcoat, said Douglas Porter, chief economist at BMO Financial Group.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Each of them also had small holes drilled into them, large enough for a string to pass through.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Skagway residents frequently travel to Whitehorse, the territory’s capital, for a wider selection of groceries and shopping, dental care, veterinary services and swimming lessons.
    Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
  • This adjustable bamboo option has up to seven compartments for organizing forks, knives, and spoons and can expand from 12 to 19 inches wide to fit any size drawer comfortably.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 2 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Skeptics argue that the huge sums of money invested in the project could be better spent elsewhere.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Laws adopted since the previous huge burns demand density and economic diversity, though.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.
    ESSENCE Lifestyle, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
  • At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.
    Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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