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

• ˈspaciously, adverb
• ˈspaciousness, noun

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

The pill-shaped vehicle is essentially one giant cabin on wheels, featuring two spacious benches facing each other and no middle or driver’s seat.

From Los Angeles Times

But things are different in the fictional world, where our favorite TV shows and movies from years past featured characters who appeared able to afford relatively spacious homes in nice neighborhoods on limited incomes.

From Salon

The rooms are spacious, without the classic European-style bathroom, which was a definite perk.

From Salon

In addition to a small dining room, the restaurant features a spacious hidden garden.

From Salon

She pays around $650 in rent for a spacious studio loft in a city that is both walkable yet big enough to have international art exhibitions, and where convenience stores are open all night.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cavernous
• comfortable
• roomy
• vast