Main Entry:: spa·cious
Pronunciation:: \ˈspā-shəs\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French spacioux, from Latin spatiosus, from spatium space, room
Date:: 14th century

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

synonyms 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>.

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