spacious

American  

[spey-shuhs] / ˈspeɪ ʃəs /

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.

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spacious British  

/ ˈspeɪʃəs /

adjective

1. having a large capacity or area

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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

He and his wife have a newer Tesla, but wanted a reliable and reasonably spacious second car that could hold up on long road trips.

From The Wall Street Journal

The living and dining areas are spacious and luxurious, and the primary suite offers a spa bath and impressive views of the New York City skyline.

From MarketWatch

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

From Science Daily

Friedlander continues to photograph, and six days a week, he prints from his old negatives in a spacious darkroom he constructed in the basement of his house.

From New York Times

Facilities built under Biden are more spacious with plenty of phone booths, according to people who have visited.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• cavernous
• comfortable
• roomy
• vast