spacious
Americanadjective
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containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle; amply large.
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occupying much space; vast.
- Synonyms:
- tremendous, huge, extensive
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of a great extent or area; broad; large; great.
the spacious prairies.
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broad in scope, range, inclusiveness, etc..
a spacious approach to a problem.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonspacious adjective
- nonspaciously adverb
- nonspaciousness noun
- overspacious adjective
- overspaciously adverb
- overspaciousness noun
- spaciously adverb
- spaciousness noun
- unspacious adjective
- unspaciously adverb
- unspaciousness noun
Etymology
Origin of spacious
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin spatiōsus, from spati(um) space + -ōsus -ous
Example Sentences
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The spacious main house and three apartments can comfortably accommodate a family and then some.
From MarketWatch
We live in a spacious, modern penthouse apartment with a large terrace that overlooks a river and has beautiful views of the distant mountains.
From MarketWatch
The spacious dining area is surrounded by all-white walls and topped by an elegant chandelier.
From MarketWatch
Returning to George, who has his own spacious enclosure, Mrs Mansfield - though always cautious around him - clearly has a soft spot for the reptile.
From BBC
Unlike the Alcazars’ spacious 1966 home in New Orleans, their new ADU’s interiors are modern and simple, with white oak floors and cabinets and Bosch appliances, including a stackable washer and dryer.
From Los Angeles Times
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