groovier; grooviest
Synonyms of groovynext
: having an admirable or desirable quality: such as
a
: wonderful, excellent
… felt that this poetry was … enjoyable, not to mention groovy.R. M. Muccigrosso
b
: hip, trendy
… a younger and groovier audience …Robert MacKenzie
usually used to evoke the language of the 1960s

Examples of groovy in a Sentence

a great movie with groovy special effects old college buddies fondly recalling the days when bell-bottom jeans were about the grooviest thing around
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Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds. Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Glashütte Original unveiled a downright groovy Sixties Annual Edition for 2026. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026 Over the years, several shows from the two groovy decades have gotten reboots — including The Brady Bunch, Dallas, Fantasy Island and Dynasty, among others. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 This summer, director Brennan Urbi is the one getting all groovy with a young cast of emerging talent. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for groovy

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of groovy was in 1941

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“Groovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groovy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

groovy

adjective
groovier; grooviest
: very good : excellent
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