Roomy

Pronunciation: /ruːmi/

Definitions of roomy

adjective having plenty of space or room; spacious

Example Sentences

A1 My new apartment is very roomy.

A2 The hotel room was surprisingly roomy.

B1 The living room in our new house is quite roomy.

B2 The conference room was incredibly roomy, allowing for plenty of space for all attendees.

C1 The penthouse suite was extremely roomy, with luxurious furnishings and ample space for entertaining guests.

C2 The ballroom at the palace was incredibly roomy, with high ceilings and elegant decor.

Examples of roomy in a Sentence

formal The new apartment is quite roomy with spacious living areas.

informal I love how roomy this car feels with all the extra legroom.

slang This hotel room is so roomy, we can totally spread out and relax.

figurative Her mind is like a roomy attic, filled with knowledge and wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of roomy

• past tense: roomied
• plural: roomies
• comparative: roomier
• superlative: roomiest
• present tense: room
• future tense: will room
• perfect tense: have roomed
• continuous tense: is rooming
• singular: roomy
• positive degree: roomy
• infinitive: to room
• gerund: rooming
• participle: roomed

Origin and Evolution of roomy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'roomy' originated from the Old English word 'rūm', meaning spacious or ample.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'roomy' has retained its original meaning of spaciousness, but has also come to be used informally to describe something as comfortable or accommodating.