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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 For longer stays, there’s even a spacious kitchen for prepping meals, along with desk areas to accommodate the occasional remote Zoom. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025 Towable RVs Travel trailers: Travel trailers come in a wide range of sizes, from compact 8-foot mini teardrop trailers to spacious 35-foot models, all towed using a receiver hitch. Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 Ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place Monday afternoon in the spacious and well-equipped new room. Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025 This belt bag features a spacious one-liter capacity to hold a wallet, phone, and other small items. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
  • While that will probably have to be in the form of a major trade, Briere didn’t shoot down a suggestion that the Flyers, now with an ample amount of salary cap space this coming offseason, could wade into free agency.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Spacious toe boxes offer ample space for your feet to sit comfortably without feeling squished, and adjustable straps at the tops of the shoes allow for a snug and secure fit.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 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
  • Each of them also had small holes drilled into them, large enough for a string to pass through.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The case garnered large local attention and sparked online speculation as to what happened to the men.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Skagway residents frequently travel to Whitehorse, the territory’s capital, for a wider selection of groceries and shopping, dental care, veterinary services and swimming lessons.
    Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Though disavowed by Trump during the presidential campaign, Project 2025 contains a wide variety of policy positions consistent with what the President has laid out and implemented through executive orders during his first six weeks in office.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The commodious site allowed for ample room to park municipal work trucks.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Today, the stunning loft-style residence measures a commodious 7,185 square feet and has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a private elevator, and two outdoor terraces.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And yet, for all these elements of breakdown, Flores has more in mind than a mere catalog of atrocities; his imagination is too capacious.
    David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Oswald lives a capacious life in spite of the very disorder Edward believed doomed him.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • By contrast, the case was a huge emotional strain on Casey’s family; in January 2009, George Anthony attempted suicide, which would later be used against him by Casey’s defense at her trial.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
  • For Alice, the success of learning how to use Google was a huge confidence builder.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.
    Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
  • With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.
    ESSENCE Lifestyle, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025

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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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