groovy
adjective
Simple meaning
Reminiscent of 1960s counterculture.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
grooveeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɹuvi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
slang
Reminiscent of 1960s counterculture; hippie, psychedelic.
music
Melodious, danceable; particularly of a riff or bassline.
Of, pertaining to, or having grooves.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Reminiscent of 1960s counterculture; hippie, psychedelic.
Used this way, groovy is a reasonably familiar word that can pull warm or cold depending on the sentence. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Mixed
- Formality
- Very casual
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Sentimental and reflective
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
Usage note
Slang: natural in speech and messages between friends, but out of place in school, work or published writing.
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