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 Dine at the bar for a relaxed evening out, or enjoy long evenings on the spacious patio, spritz in hand. Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The controversy was touched off by a New York Post report that Gordillo lives in a spacious Bedford-Stuyvesant dwelling bought by his parents that is now undergoing renovations. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 Spread across four floors (including an incredible rooftop terrace), this is a spacious home located in the center of Essaouira’s medina and its art galleries. Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 Working in tandem, this hybrid trio is designed to create a spacious, powerful, and refined soundstage that also retains both the character and musicality of the original recording. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have ample firepower, both lines are good, and the defense is top-tier.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Once the home of assemblage artist Lenny Kislin, this 1971 rustic-modern three-bedroom has a roomy porch with walls of screens and high ceilings, surrounded by mature landscaping.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
  • From posh trousers and blazers to roomy totes and comfy sneakers, these finds can take you from your commute to the office and beyond.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Grainy black-and-white video footage accompanying the post showed a boat moving through the water before a large explosion.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Spread the breadcrumbs onto a baking sheet or large plate to cool completely before storing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Trade talks with Canada collapsed late Friday night, setting in motion steep 50% tariffs on a wide swath of Canadian goods.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Culinary Experiences All 8 million New Yorkers bring unique perspectives and ways of life to the city, which makes way for many vibrant neighborhoods with a wide array of foods to try.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
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
Adjective
  • The books’ capacious geography felt like a girlish form of manifest destiny.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • On the bag front, the pendulum has officially swung from mini bags to ludicrously capacious purses as the It-Girl accessory to have.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But even when care is available, stigma can still present a huge barrier.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Fifth Round - Romero 10-9 (Lopez 49-46) Romero opened a huge gash over Lopez’s eye with a left hook and then nearly dropped him with a right hand.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The latter section compares God to a generous host, who similarly protects his guests, providing safety and abundance.
    Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her family said Zawadi had been generous and good-natured, eager to make jokes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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