SPACIOUS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

spacious

adjective

ˈspā-shəs

Definition of spacious

as in ample

more than adequate or average in capacity almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room

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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

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Recent Examples of spacious Camp de Base Gaspésie has beachfront cottages just outside of town, each with kitchen facilities and spacious verandas for sunset viewing. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 The latter reached the Billboard 200 with its spacious and deep dreamy sound that intertwines guitar melodies and gentle Latin pulses driven by subtle percussion. — Cata Balzano, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 The color carries over to the vehicle’s spacious interior but is broken up by white and orange contrast stripes on the seats and orange safety harnesses. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 The spacious studio offers tables for two, four or more, where the students who have signed up in advance or just dropped in for a session can do their work individually or as a group. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious

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Amenities and experiences My visit to AC Hotel DTLA was primarily for business, and there were ample spaces around the 34th floor lounges for coffees and video calls.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
His father won't be around for tips and critiques, but Bronny is ready to figure out some things on his own — and with ample help from his teammates and coaches, of course.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ample

Adjective

The Outback is plenty capable in moderately challenging off-road situations and offers a roomy, comfortable interior with the latest technology.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
While her blazer was on the roomier side, Jenner struck a balance with a pair of hip-hugging khaki trousers that flared slightly at the knee and landed right at her ankle.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of roomy

Adjective

Hence, a turbine operating hundreds of meters above the ground has access to a larger and potentially more reliable energy resource than a conventional turbine.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the proliferation of large new data centers is rivaling inflation and the Iran war as midterm political issues--and, like them, is hurting the Republicans.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

Four of these angles implicitly frame the corners of a square, while a fifth seems to indicate a wider area around it.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The Trasks encounter a wide swath of citizens, haggling with sneaky cheats, exploiting innocent fools, and befriending big-hearted neighbors.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

That ramshackle but commodious 17th-century attic refuge became a significant node of cultural resistance in Vichy France — pretty much everybody who was anybody was dropping by for the anti-Nazi salon, and not least, the drinks.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of commodious

Adjective

Infinite strata of complexity are ironed out of a spirit as brilliant and capacious as Shakespeare’s own.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Terraces in various configurations have capacious daybeds and sometimes plunge pools for gazing at the expansive sea views.

— Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of capacious

Adjective

Thorton had the first two-touchdown game of his career and made the huge catch to set up the go-ahead touchdown before the injury.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
This deprived the treasurers of huge assets that otherwise could have been invested to generate billions of dollars for the pensions — a gap present-day taxpayers must fill.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

The predominant suites—all of which have generous outdoor space—are spread across four buildings whose Indonesian names translate to mountain, hill, plateau and valley.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
In Adnan, Regan could not have found a more captivating central character, whose incisive, ever-generous way with words, philosophical wisdom, and artworks are lovingly conveyed here.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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