Definition of spaciousnext

Synonym Chooser

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 But visitors entered a spacious parking lot with lots of spots. Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 The treatment rooms are spacious and filled with natural light. Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 Formed out of 21 shipping containers, the three-bedroom home features 2,000 square feet, including a spacious kitchen and a living room. Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • In a pantheon that the Heat in no way hope next includes Antetokounmpo, there already have been ample letdowns.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
  • Gold and Beyond attorney Marc Cook said his client exhibited patience with Mayweather, giving him ample time to pay for the watch.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • The Michael Kors Emilia Large Tote Bag that’s a favorite among travelers and commuters for its roomy design that holds everyday essentials (and then some).
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
  • The horses were all quietly munching hay or lying down in their roomy stalls.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.
    Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • Spain faces Cape Verde in its first match of the tournament on Monday, in a game it is expected to win by a large margin.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
  • Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Outfitted for the serious hobbyist The commodious workshop and office edifice is outfitted for serious hobbyists and owners with big toys: an extra-tall roll-up door, a full bathroom, mezzanine storage, washer/dryer hookups — and even an indoor basketball hoop.
    David Caraccio May 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • Will the beloved Booker winner known for his deceptively simple thematic explorations and capacious curiosity bring us gold again?
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Adjective
  • That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.
    Sophie Austin, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Adjective
  • What truly deserves your generous attention?
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
  • The pact comes as Indiana becomes a popular destination for hyperscale data centers because of its generous tax policies and abatements.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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