spacious

[spey-shuhs]

adjective

1. containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle; amply large.

   Synonyms: capacious, roomy
   Antonyms: cramped, small

2. occupying much space; vast.

   Synonyms: tremendous, huge, extensive

3. of a great extent or area; broad; large; great.

   the spacious prairies.

4. broad in scope, range, inclusiveness, etc..

   a spacious approach to a problem.

spacious

/ ˈspeɪʃəs /

adjective

1. having a large capacity or area

Other Word Forms

• spaciously adverb
• spaciousness noun
• nonspacious adjective
• nonspaciously adverb
• nonspaciousness noun
• overspacious adjective
• overspaciously adverb
• overspaciousness noun
• unspacious adjective
• unspaciously adverb
• unspaciousness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spacious¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin spatiōsus, from spati(um) space + -ōsus -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of spacious¹

C14: from Latin spātiosus, from spatium _space

Example Sentences

To better understand how these initial interactions unfold, researchers placed groups of wild-caught monk parakeets together in a spacious flight pen.

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The spacious bedroom has a walk-in closet, private terrace, and built-in desk.

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As one might expect from the home of an A-list legend, the property also offers an enormous walk-in closet, as well as a “spa-like” bathroom that features a spacious bathtub and a steam shower.

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It never felt spacious,with tons of equipment always slightly out of frame.

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Thompson Central Park – Situated just half a mile from Times Square and around the corner from Carnegie Hall, the Thompson Central Park offers a sleek, modern design, friendly service, and spacious rooms.

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Related Words

• cavernous 
• comfortable 
• roomy 
• vast