romslig

Romslig is an adjective used in Danish and Norwegian to describe space or capacity, meaning spacious, roomy, or ample. It is typically applied to describe physical spaces such as rooms, apartments, or buildings that offer generous dimensions or openness. While its primary sense is spatial, romslig can also be used in a figurative sense to indicate generosity of resources or time, though this usage is less common than the literal meaning.

In usage, romslig generally precedes the noun it modifies in both Danish and Norwegian. For example, en romslig stue means a spacious living room. The term is common in real estate descriptions, interior design, and architectural discussions, where conveying a sense of openness or comfort is important.

Etymology and related forms: Romslig is formed from the root rom meaning space or room, combined with the adjectival suffix -lig, which is used to form adjectives indicating a quality. It shares a cognate relationship with the Swedish rymlig, and is part of a family of North Germanic words describing spatial extent.

See also: rymlig (Swedish cognate), spacious, roomy, capacious.

Notes: While romslig mainly describes physical space, speakers may use it metaphorically to refer to generous allowances of time, budget, or other resources, depending on context.