SPACIOUS


Meaning of SPACIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈspā-shəs ]

adjective

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

Date: 14th century

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

Synonyms:

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.