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 The spacious patio—which features its own garden—is a major plus, too. Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026 Accommodating up to 702 guests, all four of Azamara’s small ships are designed to reach ports that are inaccessible to larger ships, yet spacious and comfortable to make the most of your time onboard, too. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 The interior of the vehicle continues Lucid’s focus on a spacious cabin with significant storage and a large one-piece screen traversing most of the car’s front dash. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026 There are no interior pockets or compartments, but the bag is spacious enough to fit the latest iPhone, a wallet, earbuds, sunglasses, and other accessories. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • Brownie points to the big compact, which offers ample room to swirl your brushes, tap, and swirl some more.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Gulf countries have strategic backup storage and ample financial resources to cover an emergency situation.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The roomy main compartment fits full-size products, while small interior pockets along the sides help keep lip glosses and mini products nice and organized.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The roomy cut allows for movement without looking oversized, and the front pockets add just enough structure to maintain a put-together look.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The Wall Street Journal recently reported that about one in nine CEOs of the 1,500 largest public companies were replaced last year — the highest turnover rate since at least 2010 in the wake of the Great Recession.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
    Vogue, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Their clash can show you how to bridge daily facts with wider beliefs without losing nuance.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Those employees, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to fear of retribution, described being asked a wide range of questions about government contracts and campaign donations.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 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
  • The horn sounded as the ball approached the hoop, marking the second huge shot from Bradley on an otherwise quiet night for the senior guard.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Geopolitics aside, this news is a huge deal for the BCIs in general.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • And while some might not be in your weekly rotation—like the Candied Ham Loaf from our first issue in 1966—a generous helping of them has stood the test of time.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Mackenzie Scott is one of the world’s most generous philanthropists.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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