# groovy

/ˈɡɹuvi/ (US) · /ɡɹˈuːvi/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/groovy
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

fashionable, exciting, or having a great musical rhythm. People used this a lot in the 1960s and 70s to say something was cool.

For teachers: fashionable, attractive, or excellent; characterized by a strong musical rhythm. Informal and dated in register, primarily associated with the counterculture of the 1960s.

## Examples

- That new record has a really groovy beat.
- The vintage shop was filled with groovy furniture and bright posters from the seventies.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as a gradable adjective; often appears in informal or retro contexts.

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