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groovier; grooviest
Synonyms
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
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
Recent Examples on the Web
This humanoid is famously known for its groovy dance moves that went viral in 2020.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The show has such a groovy retro-futurism aesthetic — the future as seen from the past.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
The typical assortment of high-end stainless Thermador appliances and a textured metal-look backsplash are juxtaposed against the groovy dark hardwood custom cabinetry.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
With groovy arrangements straddling alternative and R&B and sweet, ethereal vocals, Jade delivers in the tradition of ’90s neo-soul.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
There was a swank lounge with low-slung seating for members, a zine with writings on punk rock and architecture, and a groovy soundtrack of hip-hop, down-tempo groove, and jazz, all passions of Kashy’s, who got his start in the music business working with artists such as the Beastie Boys.
—Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
Lifestyle For Subscribers 17 groovy shops to add to your Palm Springs bucket list
Feb. 8, 2023
In 2004, the home was taken apart once again following the dissolution of the Islip campus.
—Shane Reiner-Roth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Princess Charlene of Monaco wore the grooviest look for her royal return to the Rose Ball in Monaco.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
From the mountains to the sea, bohemian retreats to the first all-inclusive—groovy, colorful Mallorca has always had something for all.
—Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near groovy
Cite this Entry
“Groovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groovy. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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