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 Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 The spacious interior boasts great legroom and excellently padded leather seats, while Toyota brings their usual safety features. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026 Of the four bedrooms, two have their own en suite bathrooms, while the two remaining share a sizable double-sink washroom with a spacious shower. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026 Sherwin-Williams Zircon Cool colors can also lend a spacious look to a small kitchen. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • The study found California has some of the highest upward mobility in terms of income, meaning there’s ample opportunity for workers to move up a tax bracket or two thanks to the jobs offered in the state.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 27 May 2026
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • Oliver aims to keep the interior open and roomy while still offering every amenity campers will need to fully enjoy their time off-grid.
    C.C. Weiss May 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
  • The outdoor living areas are just as accommodating, with a roomy sectional, pool loungers, and lots of bar seating to make the patio a place to gather and enjoy a full meal or quick drink.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Adjective
  • He was wanted in connection with three killings in the Puna District, a large rural area on the island’s east coast.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 June 2026
  • The decor gets markedly more elaborate in larger suites like the Presidential Suite, with its own media room for film screenings and soaking tubs by windows with Hermes toiletries.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • These wide-leg trousers are reminiscent of the ones the actress styled with pristine all-white pieces.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • Wembanyama really spreads the floor with his wide range of shot selection.
    Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 29 May 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
  • The massive delta is revered not only for its capacious water supply and agricultural support, but also its famed Delta breeze that often brings relief from stretches of hot weather.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • This all-in-one can scan, copy, print, and fax in color and black and white, supports two-sided duplex printing, has a capacious 225-sheet input tray, and a 35-sheet automatic document feeder.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 May 2026
Adjective
  • Ciber ’s team work quickly under netting to mount a huge Browning heavy machine gun onto tank tracks.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • The eighth-inning bomb was huge, too.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Adjective
  • Show your generous leadership by offering a clear plan with two workable options, then invite feedback and keep the energy light so people join you willingly.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
  • Nearby, a sleek white kitchen offers generous counter space and a central island fitted with an oversized sink and not one but two faucets.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2026

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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