groovier; grooviest
1
: marvelous, wonderful, excellent
felt that this poetry was … enjoyable, not to mention groovyR. M. Muccigrosso
2
: hip, trendy
a younger and groovier audienceRobert MacKenzie

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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His father and uncles put him onto the groovy G-funk coming out of the West Coast, where projecting flyness was a focal point. Serge Selenou, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2025 The voice of 18-year-old Bowers was sometimes difficult to hear over the six-piece band, but her groovy guitar solos shined during the set. Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 21 July 2025 The renowned Italian-American chef shares her recipe for an inviting home, including heartwarming traditions, nostalgic treats, and groovy tunes. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025 Though the Dead’s jam-band sound is undoubtedly groovy, many of its songs concern heavy themes such as life and death. John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for groovy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of groovy was circa 1937

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“Groovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groovy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

groovy

adjective
groovier; grooviest
: very good : excellent
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