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

Guests celebrating special occasions or those just living the good life can choose the Ritz-Carlton Suite, which offers spacious living, ocean views, and can be further expanded. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Above that, the sundeck, described by Antonini Navi as one of the most spacious in the category, offers a dining area, barbecue, and sun pad in roughly 840 square feet. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Sliding glass doors opened onto a spacious deck overlooking boulders, ornamental grasses and mature trees. — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The Juliette Bucket Bag features a durable pebbled leather exterior and a spacious interior that accommodates essentials like a phone, wallet, sunglasses, and a tablet, while a magnetic closure keeps belongings secure. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 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