Definition of spaciousnext

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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 My new apartment is almost perfect—a nature vista in the middle of the city, wood floors, good natural light, a spacious living room, brand new appliances, and more. Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026 This single-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026 The primary suite, with a custom-upholstered bed next to a bank of floor-to-ceiling glass, features a collection of ceramics by Roger Capron and white quartzite accents throughout the spacious bathroom. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 The princess took advantage of the spacious Kensington Palace home, converting its top floor into a playground for her two young sons. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • Consuming all of that has provided ample research for me, as well as just being in these fandom communities and seeing the way that people are interacting with this content and interacting with each other.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
  • There were ample signs Gabbard was a spectacularly bad pick for intelligence chief.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • This single-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Upstairs, the bedrooms are roomy and comfortable, including a primary suite that feels like a quiet escape at the end of the day.
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Japan is considered one of Asia’s top snow sports destinations due to its powder snow, which attracts a large number of foreign tourists each winter.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Unlike traditional high-bypass turbofan engines, open-fan designs feature exposed fan blades, allowing for larger diameters with lower aerodynamic drag.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • If successful, the technology is slated for wider adoption across multiple EV lines, signaling a potential shift away from lithium-dependent batteries.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
  • It is expected to connect Azerbaijan and its autonomous Nakhchivan exclave, which are separated by a 20-mile-wide patch of Armenian territory.
    MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Or, better yet, help create larger, more commodious ones.
    Nicholas Wright, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The larger of the two units measures a whopping 12,200 square feet with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and more than 5,200 square feet of outdoor space; the smaller clocks in at a still-commodious 10,700 square feet with four bedrooms and five bathrooms.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • This two-story house offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • How could a short interview possibly capture Ferlinghetti’s capacious curiosity and commitment to literary activism?
    Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Indian history is filled with charismatic – and often controversial – figures who commanded huge devotion.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • On that note, while England at that time was strictly sequestered society and enforced attendance at Protestant Church or be brought to court, looking at Shakespeare’s plays, there was this huge counterculture, this cross-current of other beliefs.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • In the last minute 30 second of cooking, add in a generous sprinkling of a melty shredded cheese (like Cheddar or Monterey Jack) and hot sauce, to taste.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • South Carolina doesn’t tax Social Security benefits; there are generous retirement income deductions; and the cost of living across the state is 6 percent lower than the national average.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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