groovy
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Very fashionable, stylish, or excellent (informal, dated): Used to describe something that is considered cool, attractive, or impressive, often in a way associated with the popular culture of the 1960s and 1970s. 2. Very good, enjoyable, or pleasing (informal, dated): Expressing strong approval or satisfaction.
Usage
The word "groovy" is an informal and strongly dated slang term. It was most popular from the 1960s to the 1970s and is now primarily used humorously, ironically, or to evoke a sense of that era. It is typically used as a predicate adjective (following a linking verb like "is" or "was") or attributively before a noun.
Examples
- Attributive (before a noun):
- She wore a groovy dress to the retro party.
- They listened to some groovy tunes from the 70s.
- Predicate (after a linking verb):
- This music is really groovy.
- "That's groovy," he said, trying to sound like his parents.
Advanced Usage
- "groovy" as an interjection: Sometimes used alone to express agreement or approval.
- "We're all meeting at the park later." "Oh, groovy!"
Variants and Related Words
- Groove (noun): A long, narrow cut or depression; in music, a rhythm that is enjoyable to listen to.
- The vinyl record sits in the groove.
- This song has a great groove.
- In the groove (idiom): Performing very well or smoothly; in a state of focused enjoyment.
- After a few minutes, the band was really in the groove.
Synonyms
- Cool: (informal) Fashionable or impressive.
- Neat: (informal, dated) Very good.
- Smashing: (informal, chiefly British) Excellent.
- Chic: Elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
- Excellent: Extremely good.
Idioms and Phrases
- Feel groovy: To feel happy, relaxed, and content.
- After a day at the beach, I just feel groovy.
Adjective
- (British informal) very chic
- groovy clothes
- very good
- he did a bully job
- a neat sports car
- had a great time at the party
- you look simply smashing