SPACIOUS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

spacious

adjective

ˈspā-shəs

Definition of spacious

as in ample

more than adequate or average in capacity almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room

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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

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Recent Examples of spacious Spread across 7,000 acres, the resort features luxury hotel accommodations and expansive private villas, many with private pools, spacious outdoor living areas and dedicated staff. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Rooms vary in dimension widely, with the most spacious overlooking Millennium Park. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 In a week of testing, the Toyota Grand Highlander's interior and cargo area felt spacious for daily driving needs. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Style it on the patio to relax with friends on the spacious seat, then transform it into a daybed for the perfect place to lounge on a warm summer day. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious

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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Like many of the teams known to be on James’ preferred list, the 76ers can offer a starting spot, ample playing time and the opportunity to continue an incredible legacy.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of ample

Adjective

The answer is likely to come this week as the panel considers the world’s largest blackwater wetland, located in Georgia’s southeastern corner, as a World Heritage Site.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Brent climbed nearly 16% last week, its largest weekly rise since April, and European benchmark natural gas prices saw their highest close since March, according to Deutsche Bank.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

The fires that devastated Collins are part of a wider wildfire emergency unfolding across Canada, where 889 active fires were spreading as of Thursday night, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Scotland set up in a 5-4-1 with Ryan Christie and John McGinn timing when to jump from their wide midfield positions to press the centre-backs and trap their build-up play.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of wide

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
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

Definition of commodious

Adjective

Her public image was capacious enough that Rollerena could carry not only camp and sociability, but profound grief as well.

— Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2026
Paré-Poupart’s hyperactive, genre-mixing writing suggests that writing about contemporary labor and its place in consumer societies may benefit from being associative and capacious.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026

Definition of capacious

Adjective

Their fans have provided the electricity of this tournament, travelling in huge numbers, turning Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami and Dallas into oceans of blue and white.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Notable quote There is a huge amount of animosity, every single day, thrown at trans kids.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of huge

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For the first time since at least 1974, new homes are selling for less than existing ones, and the culprit is a mix of builders getting generous and sellers refusing to budge.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Each bite felt grounded, familiar, and generous, the kind of food that matches a courtyard full of old walls and low conversation.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

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