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

Derived Forms

• ˈspaciousness, noun
• ˈspaciously, adverb

Other Words From

• spacious·ly adverb
• spacious·ness noun
• non·spacious adjective
• non·spacious·ly adverb
• non·spacious·ness noun
• over·spacious adjective
• over·spacious·ly adverb
• over·spacious·ness noun
• un·spacious adjective
• un·spacious·ly adverb
• un·spacious·ness 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

Runners with less-than-slim feet need more spacious shoes that won’t cramp them.

From Popular-Science

Even if distancing mandates are eventually repealed, employers will likely continue to use more spacious floor plans—“de-densified” in real estate talk—so workers feel safe.

From Fortune

Maybe we’ll finally get that spacious rolling living room so many concept vehicles have promised us for years now.

From Popular-Science

A short pickup-style bed follows the very spacious two-row interior.

From Outside Online

They are spacious, outdoor areas where it’s easy to maintain a safe social distance while scooping up some tasty autumn treats.

From Popular-Science

“America the Beautiful” has not yet shed its grace on Regnery ( For Spacious Skies, From Sea to Shining Sea).

From The Daily Beast

Spacious and elegant churches began to take the place of rude shanties.

From Project Gutenberg

Spacious grounds surround the dwelling, and, what is not usual in this country, it has a terraced garden.

From Project Gutenberg

Spacious pastures led up by slow degrees to ordered clusters of wood, which hinted at the presence of some great manor house.

From Project Gutenberg

Spacious, comfortably furnished, each opening on a view of the ocean, the rooms of the hotel are very attractive and pleasing.

From Project Gutenberg

Spacious valleys, surrounded by high walls of rock, over the very ridge of which passes the railway, are common.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cavernous
• comfortable
• roomy
• vast