Spacious



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• adj. 广阔的, 宽敞的
• ［英］ adj. 广阔的, 宽敞的 ( vast or ample in extent)
• ［记］ spac ( 地方) ＋ious ( 多...的) , 注意不要和specious ( 似是而非的) 相混

Webster Collegiate

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>
• ? spaciously adverb
• ? spaciousness 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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