Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - spacious

 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 ~ residence  2. large or magnificent in scale ; expansive a more ~ and stimulating existence than the farm could offer — H. L. Mencken  • ~ly adverb  • ~ness noun Synonyms:  ~, commodious, capacious, ample mean larger in extent or capacity than the average. ~ implies great length and breadth a ~ 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.