Groovy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡruvi/

Definitions of groovy

adjective Groovy is an adjective that describes something as fashionable, trendy, or cool.

Example Sentences

A1 I like listening to groovy music.

A2 The party had a groovy atmosphere.

B1 She wore a groovy outfit to the concert.

B2 The retro decorations gave the room a groovy vibe.

C1 The band played a groovy set that had everyone dancing.

C2 The groovy beat of the song had a hypnotic effect on the audience.

Examples of groovy in a Sentence

formal The new design features a groovy color palette that appeals to a younger demographic.

informal I love your groovy outfit, it really suits your personality.

slang That concert was so groovy, I can't wait to go to another one.

figurative His dance moves were so groovy, it was like he was born to boogie.

Grammatical Forms of groovy

• past tense: grooved
• plural: groovies
• comparative: groovier
• superlative: grooviest
• present tense: grooves
• future tense: will groove
• perfect tense: have grooved
• continuous tense: is grooving
• singular: groovy
• positive degree: groovy
• infinitive: to groove
• gerund: grooving
• participle: grooved

Origin and Evolution of groovy

First Known Use: 1947 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'groovy' originated from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the 1920s.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe music with a strong rhythm and beat, 'groovy' evolved in the 1960s to represent something fashionable, trendy, or cool. It became a popular slang term in the counterculture movement of the era.