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

• ample
• roomy
• large
• wide
• commodious
• capacious
• oversized
• 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

This is a great destination for both couples and families, with kid-friendly spa treatments and spacious suites with Alpine views. —Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025

Madewell shoppers agree that the bag is comfortable to carry on the shoulder and spacious without being bulky. —Izzy Baskette, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025

Rooms are unusually spacious for the city, and the service is quietly attentive and kind, without the stiffness often associated with five-star hospitality. —Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

The more spacious back patio hosts book club meetings, craft fairs, local bands and DJs. —Susan Stapleton, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025

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