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How does the adjective spacious differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of spacious are ample, capacious, and commodious. While all these words mean "larger in extent or capacity than the average," spacious implies great length and breadth.

a spacious front lawn

When might ample be a better fit than spacious?

While the synonyms ample and spacious are close in meaning, ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate.

ample closet space

When would capacious be a good substitute for spacious?

The words capacious and spacious are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average.

a capacious suitcase

When is commodious a more appropriate choice than spacious?

The words commodious and spacious can be used in similar contexts, but commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness.

a commodious and airy penthouse apartment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of spacious Inside, a cozy lounge, spacious private kitchen and bespoke media room are the perfect locations for entertaining family and friends. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 The spacious floor plan has a living room that’ll comfortably fit a couch, coffee table, entertainment center, and even a dining table for hosting. Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025 While outfield defense is important at spacious Kaufman Stadium, club officials expect Caglianone will be adequate in a corner. Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 May 2025 Rosewood Mandarina Each of the Rosewood Mandarina’s chic and spacious 134 guest rooms has an outdoor area with a private plunge pool and loungers. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • Even with two All-Star aces as probables, we should be treated to ample offense this weekend.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • With dual lofts, the Modern Tiny House model is the roomiest in Nomadnest’s standard product line.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The Tucson is among the roomiest vehicles in its class.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Their 11-point lead (73-62) was their largest of the night until garbage time free throws with under a minute left.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
  • Viewed from within China, things had been looking up after the world’s two largest economies agreed to dramatically roll back steep tariffs – a conciliatory step in a trade war that had threatened the entire global trading system.
    Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • Best bets: On our radar this week Noah Davis A collection of more than 50 figurative paintings made by the late Los Angeles artist, who died at 32 in 2015, just as Davis’ career was beginning to attract wide attention, arrives after stops in Potsdam, Germany, and London.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
  • What’s more, this type of channel supports a wider culture of trust and transparency. 2) Communicate Transparently with Customers Many trust practices are nearly invisible when they’re done right.
    Chris Womack, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Spanning two floors, the duplex residence in the landmarked building, which formerly housed the British capital’s first department store, spans a commodious 4,000 square feet with an open-plan layout.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
  • Next door, your toasty bathroom boasts a commodious walk-in rainfall shower, a deep soaking bath, and glowing vanity mirrors.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Gabriel has long funneled his capacious intellect and empathy into music.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
  • In a capacious concrete warehouse on a steamy summer’s morning in Atremar, a nearly two-decade-old recycling cooperative in the city of Três Pontas in the coffee-growing state of Minas Gerais, roughly a dozen catadores await one of two daily deliveries.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • It's been a huge benefit for Dylan to take part in REACH — something he's done since the program got its start in 2019.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • The cockpit can be fitted with a solar Starlight Bimini providing generous shade.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • The zoom ring is generous in size while the manual focus ring is quite narrow, so gloved use of the lens may be an issue.
    James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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