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roomiest

 

[ ˈruːmiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most spacious

The term 'roomiest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'roomy', which describes something that has ample space or capacity. It is often used to characterize a place, such as a room or a vehicle, that provides the most comfort or space compared to other similar options. When something is termed roomiest, it suggests that it can accommodate more people or items without feeling cramped. This word is frequently used in real estate, automotive, and furniture industries to highlight the generous dimensions of a space or object.

Synonyms

ample, expansive, large, spacious, vast

Examples of usage

  • This is the roomiest hotel suite in town.
  • I found the roomiest car for our road trip.
  • The roomiest sofa fits perfectly in our living room.
  • Among all the options, this apartment is the roomiest.
  • The backpack is the roomiest I've ever owned.

Translations

Translations of the word "roomiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais espaçoso

🇮🇳 सबसे बड़ा

🇩🇪 geräumigsten

🇮🇩 paling luas

🇺🇦 найбільший

🇵🇱 najbardziej przestronny

🇯🇵 最も広い

🇫🇷 le plus spacieux

🇪🇸 más espacioso

🇹🇷 en geniş

🇰🇷 가장 넓은

🇸🇦 الأكثر اتساعًا

🇨🇿 nejprostorovější

🇸🇰 najpriestrannejší

🇨🇳 最宽敞的

🇸🇮 najbolj prostoren

🇮🇸 rúmlegasti

🇰🇿 ең кең

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ფართო

🇦🇿 ən geniş

🇲🇽 más espacioso

Etymology

The word 'roomy' originates from the combination of 'room', which refers to a space or area that can be occupied, and the suffix '-y', which typically describes a characteristic. The term 'room' itself comes from the Old English 'rum', meaning 'spacious' or 'ample', and has Germanic roots. The use of 'roomy' in English dates back to the mid-19th century, reflecting a growing interest in comfortable living spaces as urbanization increased. The superlative 'roomiest' emerged as a natural linguistic progression to denote that something offers the greatest amount of space among its peers. Over time, the concept of roominess has evolved alongside architectural and design pursuits, making it a popular descriptor in industries that emphasize comfort and functionality.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,244, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.