First Known Use: 14th century
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spacious
adjective spa·cious \ˈspā-shəs\
: having a large amount of space
Full Definition of SPACIOUS
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
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Origin of SPACIOUS
Middle English, from Anglo-French spacioux, from Latin spatiosus, from spatium space, room
Related to SPACIOUS
- Synonyms
- ample, capacious, commodious, roomy
Synonym Discussion of SPACIOUS
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>.
Rhymes with SPACIOUS
SPACIOUSNESS Defined for Kids
spacious
adjective spa·cious \ˈspā-shəs\
Definition of SPACIOUS for Kids
: having ample space <a spacious room>
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