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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 In addition to their spacious silhouette, the sneakers have a soft, breathable, and cushioned foam sole to provide comfort and support during a range of low-impact activities, like walking or running errands, per the brand. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Its lower level is spacious and has an outdoor patio. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag Leave the clear Ziploc bags at home—this spacious Bagsmart organizer is the upgrade your travel-sized toiletries deserve. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 The Milford store is less likely to snarl traffic, though, since it's located about 4 miles east of downtown Milford off State Route 28, sharing a spacious lot and side street with a new Aldi store. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • However, the designers removed the local locker feature as of July 1, 2025, giving customers ample time to remove their files from those lockers.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Choose an indoor location that gets ample light, such as a south-facing window.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Some reviewers say these bags are also much roomier than softside luggage, which usually boasts a little more carrying capacity due to their flexible build.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to its sleek design that’s covered in pebbled leather, the bag has a roomy interior compartment to store a laptop, cosmetics bag, wallet, and more daily essentials.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Each bedroom is big enough to hold at least a full-size bed, if not larger, and there’s room to add some type of storage—a must-have for families who want to go tiny.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The law stripped teachers and most public workers of collective bargaining rights and led to wide changes in the state's education system.
    Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Tactically, the most notable feature of the final was how regularly the two goalkeepers found themselves in bizarre positions, rushing out to close down attackers in wide areas.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • While the driver’s seat back was just a hair too short for my lanky physique, overall legroom is commodious.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The house measures a commodious 11,000 square feet, while the luxury mini-ranch sprawls out over an acre.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • This two-story house offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and three baths.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
  • With a very capable Ryzen 7 processor that can handle productivity tasks with ease, paired with a capacious 32GB of DDR5 RAM, this pocket-sized PC can slot in to just about any situation.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • More pertinently, if Iroegbunam or Gueye tired or did not screen passes correctly (shown below), Rogers and Emiliano Buendia had huge spaces to receive and turn, owing to Everton’s deep centre-backs refusing to step out.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Mason had a huge game against the Bengals in Week 3, racking up 116 yards and two touchdowns on two carries.
    Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • If the script is a tad heavy-handed in making Clara seem almost indifferent to her mother’s suffering, Touzani is too generous a director not to allow the character some redeeming displays of conscience before the domestic drama plays out.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Downstairs, both bedrooms open onto a winter garden, with the primary suite featuring a polished en suite bath and generous storage.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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