SPACIOUS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'spacious' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of spacious are ample , capacious , and commodious . While all these words mean "larger in extent or capacity than the average," spacious implies great length and breadth. // a spacious front lawn

Q: When might 'ample' be a better fit than 'spacious'?

While the synonyms ample and spacious are close in meaning, ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate. // ample closet space

Q: When would 'capacious' be a good substitute for 'spacious'?

The words capacious and spacious are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average. // a capacious suitcase

Q: When is 'commodious' a more appropriate choice than 'spacious'?

The words commodious and spacious can be used in similar contexts, but commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness. // a commodious and airy penthouse apartment

spacious

adjective

ˈspā-shəs

Definition of spacious

as in ample

more than adequate or average in capacity almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room

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How does the adjective spacious differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of spacious are ample, capacious, and commodious. While all these words mean "larger in extent or capacity than the average," spacious implies great length and breadth.

a spacious front lawn

When might ample be a better fit than spacious?

While the synonyms ample and spacious are close in meaning, ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate.

ample closet space

When would capacious be a good substitute for spacious?

The words capacious and spacious are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average.

a capacious suitcase

When is commodious a more appropriate choice than spacious?

The words commodious and spacious can be used in similar contexts, but commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness.

a commodious and airy penthouse apartment

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Recent Examples of spacious It’s currently packed with hundreds of deals on spacious belt bags, wrinkle-free summer blouses, and insulated water bottles from top brands like Osprey, Hydro Flask, and Brooks. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 Admission is free, and History Park is spacious enough to accommodate thousands of attendees. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 Toyota's Grand Highlander has a more spacious third row for adults, but the Telluride has a more spacious second row of seats and slightly more cargo space behind the third row. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Its nine-foot height makes this area seem even more spacious. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacious

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Compared to the more compact Leven Deli, where tourists and downtown employees meet for lunch and coffee, the newer Leven Supply has ample room to wander and find food to take to a picnic, potluck or cookout.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
The bottoms have zippered pockets on the hips, rear, and thighs, providing ample space for trail snacks.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of ample

Adjective

Frontier, JetBlue and Allegiant are planning to introduce first-class seats in the coming months, roomier, more expensive options that executives say will cater to customers looking to pay up for more space.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
This peplum top that resembles Mirren’s offers the same lived-in feel and roomy silhouette.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of roomy

Adjective

Its brightest stars form a large cross, often called the Northern Cross, with Deneb marking the top and colorful double-star Albireo the base.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of large

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That ramshackle but commodious 17th-century attic refuge became a significant node of cultural resistance in Vichy France — pretty much everybody who was anybody was dropping by for the anti-Nazi salon, and not least, the drinks.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The larger of the two units measures a whopping 12,200 square feet with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and more than 5,200 square feet of outdoor space; the smaller clocks in at a still-commodious 10,700 square feet with four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2025

Definition of commodious

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Misogyny and the classics, as Mary Beard and many others have pointed out, is a capacious topic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Slightly bigger than the traditional Tabby Shoulder Bag 26, but not too oversized, the 36 version doesn’t give off capacious commuter bag vibes.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Definition of capacious

Adjective

India is another huge buyer, Jungman said, accounting for about a quarter of exports, while European countries like Spain and the Netherlands are also in the mix.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Solo Sikoa received a huge face reaction in his tag team victory, while Nick Aldis was reinstated as SmackDown GM despite a loss to Gunther.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

This is a remarkable change from just two years ago, when state and local policy makers were competing to see who could award the more generous subsidies, and even waiving local zoning, to attract data centers.

— John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
One art form that might seem implacably hostile to such tactics is opera, whose complex fusion of singing, stagecraft, orchestra, and costumes usually depends on generous fly space, wings, and an ample pit.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026

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