adj.
Pronunciation: ' sp ā -sh ə s
Function: 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>.