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Roomier: meaning, definitions and examples

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roomier

 

[ ˈruːmiːər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing space

The term 'roomier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'roomy'. It is used to describe something that has more space or is more comfortable than another object. This word is often used in contexts such as real estate, furniture, and vehicle descriptions to suggest that there is ample space for occupants or contents. When comparing two spaces, a 'roomier' option generally indicates that one is preferable due to its spaciousness.

Synonyms

ample, expansive, spacious

Examples of usage

  • This apartment is roomier than the last one we saw.
  • I prefer the roomier model of the car for family trips.
  • The new office layout feels much roomier and more open.

Translations

Translations of the word "roomier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais espaçoso

🇮🇳 ज्यादा Spacious

🇩🇪 geräumiger

🇮🇩 lebih luas

🇺🇦 більш просторий

🇵🇱 bardziej przestronny

🇯🇵 より広い

🇫🇷 plus spacieux

🇪🇸 más espacioso

🇹🇷 daha ferah

🇰🇷 더 넓은

🇸🇦 أكثر اتساعًا

🇨🇿 prostornější

🇸🇰 priestrannejší

🇨🇳 更宽敞

🇸🇮 bolj prostoren

🇮🇸 rúmlegra

🇰🇿 кеңірек

🇬🇪 მეტად ფართო

🇦🇿 daha geniş

🇲🇽 más espacioso

Etymology

The word 'roomy' originates from the Middle English word 'roume', which means 'space' or 'room'. This term is derived from the Old English 'rum', meaning 'spacious' or 'wide'. The suffix 'y' is added to form the adjective, indicating a characteristic of spaciousness. Over time, the word evolved to describe not just physical space but also a sense of comfort and freedom within that space. The comparative form 'roomier' emerged as a natural progression in English language usage, allowing speakers to compare the spaciousness of different areas effectively. Today, 'roomier' is widely used in various contexts, from housing and automobiles to clothing and interior design.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,628, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.