Spacious | Definition of spacious by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of SPACIOUS

1

: vast or ample in extent : roomy <a spacious residence>

2

: large or magnificent in scale : expansive <a more spacious and stimulating existence than the farm could offer — H. L. Mencken>

— spa·cious·ly adverb

— spa·cious·ness noun

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Origin of SPACIOUS

Middle English, from Anglo-French spacioux, from Latin spatiosus, from spatium space, room

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SPACIOUS

Synonyms: ample, capacious, commodious, roomy

Synonym Discussion of SPACIOUS

spacious, commodious, capacious, ample mean larger in extent or capacity than the average. spacious implies great length and breadth <a spacious front lawn>. commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness <a commodious and airy penthouse apartment>. capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average <a capacious suitcase>. ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate <ample closet space>.

Rhymes with SPACIOUS

gracious

Definition of SPACIOUS for Kids

: having ample space <a spacious room>

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