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 The Cascade Park Model Home takes a different approach and has a spacious layout that features two bedrooms downstairs, plus a loft space that can serve as a third bedroom. — New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026 Right on the Long Island Sound with its own private slice of sand, this spacious home has enough room for up to 13 guests (hopefully your bachelorette weekend is more synchronized dance, less fighting). — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 The spacious rooms and suites have marble bathrooms outfitted with the brand’s Bianco di Carrara bath products and are decorated with archival photographs and sketches by Salvatore Ferragamo. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The store is large enough to accommodate a host of spacious fitting rooms, and a dedicated salon for special-occasion dressing. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious

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Adjective

Thanks to the single-floor layout of the tiny house, this has ample headroom to stand upright and contains a double bed and some storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
This five-bedroom Italianate house makes for an elegant home base for fall gatherings with friends, with ample room to spread out.

— Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of ample

Adjective

This dress strikes the ideal balance between comfort and a flattering fit, with a roomy silhouette that drapes beautifully without clinging.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Both the Kia Seltos and Honda HR-V make good use of their compact dimensions, offering roomy cabins with generous space in both rows.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of roomy

Adjective

Granted, Pollard needs only 1,083 yards to achieve a career high, but the Titans would like to get Tyjae Spears more involved and the overall quality of this offense remains a large question mark.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
This can address key requirements of the world’s largest cruise vessels.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

Kyiv's military administration said the overnight attacks struck more than 10 locations in the capital, while 33 sites were damaged in the wider region.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
That's the bit that turns this from niche server hardware into something a much wider group of people might genuinely use.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 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

The three-cell battery is capacious enough for lengthy work sessions, and supports Fast Charge to get it from empty to a half a tank in 45 minutes.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
This is Erykah’s best full-length since 2008’s capacious New Amerykah Part One (4th World War), showcasing the Alchemist’s strongest productions since his 2022 collabo with Roc Marciano, The Elephant Man’s Bones.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of capacious

Adjective

The cast’s Blackness is a huge part of this — signifying is in their blood — but the impact spread across the whole franchise.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
That was a play with huge ramifications that, to some extent, still sticks with Williams.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

Our expert take The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card's generous rewards and benefits can help business owners save money on hotel expenses.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Texas has emerged in recent years as one of the most aggressive states in the country in competing for corporate headquarters by offering generous economic development incentives.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

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