groovy

[ groo-vee ]

adjective

, groov·i·er, groov·i·est.

1. Slang. highly stimulating or attractive; excellent:

   groovy music; a groovy car.

2. inclined to follow a fixed routine.

groovy

/ ˈɡruːvɪ /

adjective

1. slang.
   attractive, fashionable, or exciting

Word History and Origins

Origin of groovy¹

First recorded in 1850–55; groove + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“That’s one thing I feel like is missing from video streaming,” says Sevyn, who performed a groovy DJ set for ”Black House Radio” in April.

From Los Angeles Times

It, too, is a trove of exemplary works, from exquisite Raphael drawings to groovy 1970s plastic radios; Coptic tunics to Alexander McQueen couture gowns; vividly hued Islamic tiles to a bunch of grand English beds.

From New York Times

Sparks says the key is to look for the eyes on the potato, or those little groovy knobs where a potato sprouts.

From Los Angeles Times

Palm Springs guide: 64 things to do on a weekend trip 17 groovy shops to add to your Palm Springs bucket list Who wants a ’50s kitchen?

From Los Angeles Times

Whereas with “Fiddler” Jewison went for truth, with “Superstar” he leaned into the inherent absurdity of a groovy song cycle about the Passion.

From New York Times

Related Words

• fabulous
• far-out
• neat
• nifty