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roominess

|room-i-ness|

B2

/ˈruː.mi.nəs/

(roomy)

spacious

Base FormComparativeSuperlative
roomyroomierroomiest
Etymology
Etymology Information

'roominess' originates from the adjective 'roomy', which comes from the word 'room', meaning 'space'.

Historical Evolution

'room' evolved from the Old English word 'rūm', which meant 'space' or 'opportunity'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'space', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'spaciousness'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being spacious or having ample space.

The roominess of the new apartment was a pleasant surprise.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42