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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 The eat-in kitchen is also quite spacious and has some pretty charming wood cabinetry. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 June 2025 Sports Illustrated’s list of the ballparks rated Kauffman Stadium at No. 19, citing that the stadium is too spacious. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025 The Montage Kapalua Bay is an elegant resort offering spacious suites and exceptional service. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 For its Luke tiny house, the firm connects a large and a small shipping container together, offering a surprisingly spacious interior layout that sleeps up to two people in comfort. Adam Williams june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • Spooning, with both partners on their sides, facing the same way, is a position that supports a wider range of abilities and provides ample skin-to-skin contact.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 June 2025
  • Not only that, but there are ample chances for folks to experience EVs firsthand, from Ford Performance ride alongs to a short test drive route behind the wheel of many new models.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 June 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
  • Never mind that the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union was the largest women’s organization in the U.S. and provided public speaking opportunities for women at a time this was almost unheard of.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 June 2025
  • Over the past 10 years, the number of renters aged 65 and older has surged by nearly 30 percent, adding 2.4 million senior renters across the country—by far the largest growth of any age group, according to new research conducted by Point2Homes.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • Vera Rubin, due to its wide field of view and exceptional sensitivity, was to feel their presence especially keenly.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 June 2025
  • In an effort to support these many indigenous animals, sustainability has been a core tenet within the Post Ranch Inn ethos since the beginning, with a wide range of ambitious programs in place to preserve the pristine beauty of the Big Sur coastline.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Spanning two floors, the duplex residence in the landmarked building, which formerly housed the British capital’s first department store, spans a commodious 4,000 square feet with an open-plan layout.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
  • Next door, your toasty bathroom boasts a commodious walk-in rainfall shower, a deep soaking bath, and glowing vanity mirrors.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • If only because this website serves as a capacious, ever-expanding universe of works.
    Literary Hub June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
  • This single-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Porto nearly doubled the lead in the 39th minute with a point-blank shot from Rodrigo Mora, but Miami defender Maxi Falcon made a huge clearance at the line with his head after the ball had slipped by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
  • Cloth Lampshades As with any space, lighting, especially lamps, can make a huge impact.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Cho, as the perceptive and generous Jin, distracted from his own family troubles by the sudden flashes of Casey’s bright light, is wise and rejuvenated; disinterested admiration makes this man, who looks to be in his forties, nearly a teen-ager again.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
  • Others like Bill Gates, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Guy Fieri aren’t being so generous with their offspring.
    Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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