adjective
spacious
SPAY-shuhs/ˈspeɪʃəs/
Having plenty of room or open space.
The spacious room leaves plenty of open floor between its widely separated furniture.
Etymology
The pieces express an abundance of room. Spacious has retained that physical meaning: a spacious dwelling or area offers plenty of room rather than merely occupying a place.
In context
so spacious we've got extra seats so welcome there's plenty of room here
More examples
- We need a more spacious apartment for our growing family.
- The hotel lobby feels spacious despite the crowd.
- Their spacious backyard has room for a garden and a playground.
Forms
spacious · more spacious · most spacious
spaciousness noun — The quality of having ample room.
Similar words
- roomy
- Emphasizes enough usable space for people or belongings.
- expansive
- Emphasizes broad extent rather than comfortable usable room.