Groovy: meaning, definitions and examples

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groovy

[ ˈɡruːvi ]

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music

Fashionable and exciting; excellent. Used to describe music, especially in the context of the 1960s and 1970s.

Synonyms

chic, cool, hip, trendy

Examples of usage

That song has a groovy beat to it.
The concert last night was really groovy!
I love listening to groovy tunes from the 70s.
The groovy vibes at the party were contagious.
The band played some groovy tunes that got everyone dancing.

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general

Having a pleasing and harmonious rhythm or pattern.

Synonyms

appealing, captivating, harmonious, pleasing

Examples of usage

The groovy pattern on the wall was mesmerizing.
She decorated her room with groovy colors and designs.
The dance routine had a groovy flow to it.
The artist's paintings are known for their groovy style.
The groovy architecture of the building attracted many visitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "groovy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animado

🇮🇳 शानदार

🇩🇪 klasse

🇮🇩 keren

🇺🇦 класний

🇵🇱 super

🇯🇵 イカした

🇫🇷 génial

🇪🇸 genial

🇹🇷 harika

🇰🇷 멋진

🇸🇦 رائع

🇨🇿 super

🇸🇰 super

🇨🇳 酷

🇸🇮 kul

🇮🇸 flott

🇰🇿 керемет

🇬🇪 სუპერ

🇦🇿 əla

🇲🇽 genial

Word origin

The term 'groovy' originated in the jazz culture of the 1920s, where it was used to describe music with a strong rhythmic quality that inspired movement or dancing. It gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s during the hippie counterculture movement, where it became associated with the idea of being cool, fashionable, and free-spirited. The word continues to be used today to describe anything that is trendy, exciting, or harmonious.