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roominess

roominess

4.4
The ability to accept different ideas and opinions
  • noun
  • /ˈrumɪnəs/
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  • In philosophical debate, roominess is a valuable trait, fostering creative solutions.

Examples

  • His scholarly roominess made the department truly innovative.

  • The roominess of her ideas impressed everyone at the meeting.

  • Her roominess allowed her to consider everyone's point of view without judgment.

  • His roominess of thought allows for diverse opinions.

  • Her roominess allowed her to consider everyone's point of view without judgment.

  • His scholarly roominess encouraged students to explore various perspectives during discussions.

  • In philosophical debates, roominess promotes a constructive atmosphere where all ideas are respected.

Synonyms

openness
vsroominess
35 3.9

Being willing to try or accept new ideas and experiences

focuses on breadth of intellect rather than only the willingness to try ideas
mindedness
vsroominess
18 6.4

A way of thinking that is open to new ideas

highlights broad open outlook rather than one specific attitude or view
largeness
vsroominess
1 6.1

A broad understanding of ideas and people, not focused on small details

is concentrated on outlook breadth rather than the general measure of understanding
expansiveness
vsroominess
1 6.0

Friendliness and openness that make people feel welcome

contrasts with an intellectual breadth focus rather than social friendliness or talkativeness
capaciousness
vsroominess
8.9

A mind that can understand many different ideas and subjects

is more about a general open outlook than only capacity to include views

Antonyms

Not willing to accept opinions or ways that are different from your own

How Open-Minded

openness
35 3.9
roominess
4.4
tolerance
160 3.7

Surface Forms

roominess singular
roominesses plural

Morphology

roominess = roomy (semi-transparent) = room + y + ness

The formation from 'room' to 'roomy' and '-ness' is morphologically regular even when used figuratively.

Etymology

Roominess can also describe a person or mind that has space for ideas. A helpful way to remember this is to think of having 'room' in your mind for new thoughts, so roominess can mean being open to different views.