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 Their property also features two spacious overnight suites above the tasting room. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 In addition to its storied history, the home boasts a number of impressive amenities throughout the property, including spacious gardens with multiple areas for dining and entertaining. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Beautiful suites, with spacious balconies, gorgeous bathrooms, and knockout beds dressed in crisp white linens. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026 The terrace, with its spacious dining table, is the clear centerpiece of the apartment; though inside, a commitment to minimalism creates a calming atmosphere. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • When juggling jobs, children, and endless tasks, ample rest rarely fits into a mother's schedule.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
  • Three tall windows on each side let in ample light from the north and south.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Adjective
  • Loved by casual and serious hikers alike, the Moab 3s have a roomy toe box that lets your feet splay naturally, plus a supportive heel counter that keeps you stable on uneven ground.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
  • Keep things correct for vacation with a surprisingly roomy handbag and walking sandals that don’t look orthopedic in the slightest.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • The current outbreak is already larger than the past two Bundibugyo surges, Roberts said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • This is as important, and as boring, in theory, as picking a fund for your 401(k), yet, improbably, the draft has become one of the largest events on the sporting calendar.
    Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • Elijah, however, didn’t account for his wide stance.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • The company called for tighter export controls, stronger protections against technology theft, and wider adoption of American AI systems across allied markets.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
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
  • But now, more than a half century since the last crewed lunar voyages and their toilet troubles, the four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission will take flight with a more commodious bathroom in tow.
    K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • And any ludicrously capacious bags (as Succession’s Tom Wambsgans called them) are prohibited during gala screenings.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
  • Rao’s capacious personal taste—paired with a fixation on craft—is what makes her mini-reviews so engaging.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Though conditions are more acute in Myanmar due to the civil war, experts warn the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz could also dent rice production across the region – with potentially huge shocks for food security.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
  • Just to switch gears for a second, the 2025-2026 season had some huge roster changes.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Clarify the goal, assign the next step, and keep the tone generous.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
  • For families Aside from generous room and suite sizes, there are the simple things like kids menus at the restaurants and a cute farm animal stuffie for children to select at check-in.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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