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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 For longer stays, there’s even a spacious kitchen for prepping meals, along with desk areas to accommodate the occasional remote Zoom. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025 Towable RVs Travel trailers: Travel trailers come in a wide range of sizes, from compact 8-foot mini teardrop trailers to spacious 35-foot models, all towed using a receiver hitch. Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 Ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place Monday afternoon in the spacious and well-equipped new room. Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025 This belt bag features a spacious one-liter capacity to hold a wallet, phone, and other small items. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • Located in the 15th arrondissement and next to the Porte de Versailles Metro Station, the wine and spirits event has the advantage of associating with a city that is a vibrant international cultural center with ample restaurants and accommodation within a reasonable distance.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Umpire Dutch Rennert had a different zone (small), and umpire Eric Gregg’s zone was wide, just like his ample waist.
    Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 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
  • The homeownership gap between the two groups has seen a slight uptick since 2022, when there was only a 2.71 million difference, and the gender gap was the largest in Delaware and Connecticut, at 5.23 and 5.06 percentage points, LendingTree found.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The Cavaliers ended the first quarter on a 31-20 run and built a lead as large as 42 over the Eastern Conference’s No. 3 seed.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The trade-off is a climate where big-name coaches can thrive as the transfer portal and name, image and likeness payments disperse talent across a wider array of schools.
    Matt Baker, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
  • In business, entrepreneurs encounter a wide array of clients.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 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
  • And yet, for all these elements of breakdown, Flores has more in mind than a mere catalog of atrocities; his imagination is too capacious.
    David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Oswald lives a capacious life in spite of the very disorder Edward believed doomed him.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The 27-track album became a huge catalyst for the recent spotlight on Black country artists and the genre's roots.
    Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Muskie vs Pike Size Both muskies and pike can grow huge.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The benefits of shopping for Shark tools at Nordstrom include a generous return policy and access to steep discounts during the retailer’s Anniversary Sale.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
  • News Of The Week Forbes released its annual list of America’s most generous philanthropists this month, and the lifetime giving of the nation’s top 25 philanthropists through December 30, 2024 rose to $241 billion–$30 billion more than last year’s total.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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