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
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
When the flames are out, pop on the lid to instantly transform it into a spacious surface for drinks and snacks.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
No leaves on the trees, few birds in the sky; the spacious vistas interdicted in all directions by armed men in black uniforms—police at the perimeter barricades, police on motorcycles, police drifting overhead in helicopters.
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Shortly after welcoming son Mason with Scott Disick in 2010, the Poosh founder offloaded the dwelling for $700,000 in favor of a more spacious home to accommodate her growing family.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spacious
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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacious. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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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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