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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 eat-in kitchen is also quite spacious and has some pretty charming wood cabinetry. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 June 2025 Sports Illustrated’s list of the ballparks rated Kauffman Stadium at No. 19, citing that the stadium is too spacious. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025 The Montage Kapalua Bay is an elegant resort offering spacious suites and exceptional service. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 For its Luke tiny house, the firm connects a large and a small shipping container together, offering a surprisingly spacious interior layout that sleeps up to two people in comfort. Adam Williams june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • The console has ample space on top to display decor like lamps, vases, and books.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • Made with super-soft suede uppers and decorative buckle straps, these slip-on shoes boast a more moccasin-like fit without sacrificing the moldable cork insoles and ample foot support.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • With dual lofts, the Modern Tiny House model is the roomiest in Nomadnest’s standard product line.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The Tucson is among the roomiest vehicles in its class.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Stablecoins are coming forward as one of the most plausible crypto applications for real-world transactions, and several of the largest retailers globally, including Walmart (NYSE:WMT), are taking note.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • While they’re commonly used in commercial and kitchen settings, utility carts can be used for a wide variety of purposes.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • In wider terms, she was voted the best midfielder in the division.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Spanning two floors, the duplex residence in the landmarked building, which formerly housed the British capital’s first department store, spans a commodious 4,000 square feet with an open-plan layout.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
  • Next door, your toasty bathroom boasts a commodious walk-in rainfall shower, a deep soaking bath, and glowing vanity mirrors.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • If only because this website serves as a capacious, ever-expanding universe of works.
    Literary Hub June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
  • This single-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But this scraping has sparked a huge backlash from publishers, artists and writers, who complain that it has been done without any consent or compensation.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
  • These benefits from huge Green Pine-series radars for early warning and to help cue fire control sensors towards incoming threats.
    Sebastien Roblin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Both the House and Senate bills would phase out the more generous deduction for many households starting at $500,000.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • As much as people talk about the U.S. and other countries becoming ever more individualistic, generations of American kin are arguably growing closer on average, researchers told me, and becoming more generous with one another.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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