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

Back walls are covered in Gucci wallpaper with a black, white and orange lily pattern, leading to a bright and spacious outdoor patio that will open later this summer. —Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 20 June 2024

The mesh liner of the shorts features two spacious pockets in addition to three smaller zipper pockets that are on the outer skirt. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024

The spacious property located in the 1000 block of Palo Alto Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on May 15, 2024. —Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024

The entire third floor is dedicated to the spacious primary suite, which has three oversized French windows, a large walk-in closet, and a private bathroom. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 June 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