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
H. L. Mencken
spaciously
adverb
spaciousness
noun
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
It’s equipped with plenty of spacious compartments, is easy to carry, and features proactive padding for personal belongings, all while remaining compact enough to tuck under your seat.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
With its spacious boulevards and magnificent houses, many constructed a century or more ago, the Boston-Edison District has been home to some of the biggest names in the city's history, from labor leader Walter Reuther to boxing champ Joe Louis and music mogul Berry Gordy Jr.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Situated on a spacious 5,953-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
The King Suite, complete with two spacious beds and baths, is the best accommodation for those looking to stay inside the main property.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
The back pocket is spacious enough to easily slide hands into but still offers an element of protection as well.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
The Vermont governor stood in a spacious workshop outside Montpelier, the state capital, surrounded by wooden beams and workers wearing bright blue hard hats.
—Cooper Burton, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Attendees would stand chatting along the walls of the office, or later, on a spacious rooftop balcony at the hotel.
—Irene Casado Sanchez, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
The eight-deck exterior by Australian designer Marc Newson houses a large helipad, sundeck, spacious beach club aft and 21,527 square feet of glass, the largest panes to ever be built into a yacht.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
With its spacious boulevards and magnificent houses, many constructed a century or more ago, the Boston-Edison District has been home to some of the biggest names in the city's history, from labor leader Walter Reuther to boxing champ Joe Louis and music mogul Berry Gordy Jr.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Situated on a spacious 5,953-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
The King Suite, complete with two spacious beds and baths, is the best accommodation for those looking to stay inside the main property.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
The back pocket is spacious enough to easily slide hands into but still offers an element of protection as well.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
The Vermont governor stood in a spacious workshop outside Montpelier, the state capital, surrounded by wooden beams and workers wearing bright blue hard hats.
—Cooper Burton, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Attendees would stand chatting along the walls of the office, or later, on a spacious rooftop balcony at the hotel.
—Irene Casado Sanchez, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
The eight-deck exterior by Australian designer Marc Newson houses a large helipad, sundeck, spacious beach club aft and 21,527 square feet of glass, the largest panes to ever be built into a yacht.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacious. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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spacious
adjective
spa·cious
ˈspā-shəs 
: large or vast in size or capacity
spaciously
adverb
spaciousness
noun
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