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 of spacious

• ample
• roomy
• large
• wide
• commodious
• capacious
• huge
• generous

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 spacious atrium is seen as a natural gathering space for students. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

The shop later operated in Denver in eastern Lincoln County before its present, far more spacious digs on Buchanan Place in Newton. — Joe Marusak august 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

From lightweight carry-ons and spacious luggage sets, there are plenty of worthwhile finds for every type of traveler. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

The ceilings were sky-high, as were the windows overlooking the park and garden, and the room was spacious—sized more like an apartment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

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