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
H. L. Mencken
spaciously
adverb
spaciousness
noun
Examples of spacious in a Sentence
almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room
Recent Examples on the Web
The eight-deck exterior by Australian designer Marc Newson houses a large helipad, sundeck, spacious beach club aft and 21,527 square feet of glass, the largest panes to ever be built into a yacht.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Park saw Westerns and James Bond movies and filled in the colors in his mind—spacious bluebird skies and rolling green hills of prairie grass, the scarlet flower pinned to Bond’s black lapel.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The 379 spacious guest rooms are decorated in a neutral color palette with pops of pale lavender and mineral green.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
The spacious and inviting living room with a fireplace is perfect for meaningful conversations.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The spacious swivel chair is made from an inviting bouclé fabric that will also add the right touch of texture to any room.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
When your baby is ready to move on from the swaddle (and sleep sacks, after that), these make cozy, spacious baby blankets—they can even be used as changing table covers or burp cloths.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
The Junior Suites are a great choice of room, being spacious with a large living area, dressing room, and separate bath and shower.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Up to 7 passengers can travel in the Vision Jet’s spacious, pressurized cabin, surrounded by panoramic windows.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Park saw Westerns and James Bond movies and filled in the colors in his mind—spacious bluebird skies and rolling green hills of prairie grass, the scarlet flower pinned to Bond’s black lapel.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The 379 spacious guest rooms are decorated in a neutral color palette with pops of pale lavender and mineral green.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
The spacious and inviting living room with a fireplace is perfect for meaningful conversations.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The spacious swivel chair is made from an inviting bouclé fabric that will also add the right touch of texture to any room.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
When your baby is ready to move on from the swaddle (and sleep sacks, after that), these make cozy, spacious baby blankets—they can even be used as changing table covers or burp cloths.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
The Junior Suites are a great choice of room, being spacious with a large living area, dressing room, and separate bath and shower.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Up to 7 passengers can travel in the Vision Jet’s spacious, pressurized cabin, surrounded by panoramic windows.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacious. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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spacious
adjective
spa·cious
ˈspā-shəs 
: large or vast in size or capacity
spaciously
adverb
spaciousness
noun
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