spacious — having a lot of space inside; roomy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a lot of space inside; roomy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspeɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's spacious house feels like a maze - I still get lost looking for the bathroom!
- The spacious conference room made our small team of three feel like ants in a football stadium.
- She moved to a spacious suburban home after years of living in a cramped city apartment.
spacious
ADJECTIVE[/ˈspeɪʃəs/]
having a lot of space inside; roomy
Her new loft is so spacious that footsteps actually echo across the room.
In her spacious home, she's gracious and vivacious!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'spatiosus' meaning 'having much space,' derived from 'spatium' meaning 'space' or 'area.' The word entered English through Old French influence during the medieval period.
Breakdown
spati- (space, from Latin spatium) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = spacious
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's spacious house feels like a maze - I still get lost looking for the bathroom!”
“The spacious conference room made our small team of three feel like ants in a football stadium.”
“She moved to a spacious suburban home after years of living in a cramped city apartment.”
“The spacious lobby of the hotel impressed visitors with its marble floors and high ceilings.”
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