Spacious: meaning, definitions and examples

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spacious

 

[ หˆspeษชสƒษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

room description

Having ample space; roomy and large.

Synonyms

capacious, large, roomy.

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Word Description / Examples
spacious

Suitable for describing a place or room that has a lot of space. Often used for houses, rooms, or other areas meant to feel open and comfortable.

  • The living room was spacious and filled with natural light.
  • They bought a spacious house in the suburbs.
roomy

Commonly used to describe something that feels comfortable and has plenty of space, often referring to vehicles, bags, or rooms. It implies ease of movement.

  • The car was surprisingly roomy, with plenty of legroom.
  • She moved into a roomy apartment downtown.
large

A general term for anything of great size, whether itโ€™s an object, area, or concept. Broad usage in various contexts.

  • They lived in a large house on the hill.
  • He ordered a large pizza for dinner.
capacious

Best used when describing something that can hold a large amount, emphasizing its volume. Often used for containers, bags, or rooms.

  • She carried a capacious handbag that could fit everything she needed.
  • The library had capacious shelves filled with books.

Examples of usage

  • The living room is spacious enough for a big family.
  • She loved her spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet.
Context #2 | Adjective

land description

Extending a large amount of space.

Synonyms

expansive, extensive, vast.

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spacious

Used to describe areas or rooms that have a lot of space, often implying comfort and ease of movement.

  • The living room is spacious and perfect for hosting parties
  • We stayed in a spacious hotel room
expansive

Used to describe areas that are very wide or large, often implying a sense of freedom or openness.

  • The expansive view from the mountain was breathtaking
  • They own an expansive property in the countryside
vast

Used to describe something that is extremely large, wide, or immense, often conveying a sense of awe.

  • The desert stretched out in a vast expanse with no end in sight
  • They have a vast amount of information on the subject
extensive

Used to describe something that covers a large area, or that is very thorough and detailed.

  • The library has an extensive collection of rare books
  • The investigation was thorough and extensive

Examples of usage

  • The spacious garden is perfect for hosting outdoor events.
  • They built their house on a spacious plot of land.

Translations

Translations of the word "spacious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espaรงoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerรคumig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ luas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ะพั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przestronny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบƒใ€…ใจใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spacieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espacioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geniลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„“์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุณูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priestrannรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎฝๆ•ž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prostran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบmgรณรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geniลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espacioso

Etymology

The word 'spacious' originated from the Latin word 'spatiosus', meaning 'roomy' or 'capacious'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe areas or rooms with ample space. Over the centuries, 'spacious' has remained a popular term for describing large and roomy places.

See also: space, spacecraft, spacefarer, spacer, spaces, spaceship, spacing, spatial, spatially, workspace.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,938 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.