How to Use groovy in a Sentence

groovy

adjective
  • The ladies playfully whipped their arms to a groovy dance beat.
    — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
  • In my current lineup, the groovy green point slides.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
  • This design pairs three greens to create this fun and groovy look.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Leaving music on for your dog turns out to be a groovy thing to do.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, ExpressNews.com, 27 Sep. 2019
  • By night, the space turns into a moody and groovy cocktail bar with heaps of events.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2025
  • Will our groovy Blue Cat and the gang get ready in time for the new school year?
    — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Will our groovy Blue Cat and the gang get ready in time for the new school year?
    — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 22 July 2021
  • The songs seem, at first, too catchy, the backing tracks too groovy, to be of substance.
    — Michael Corcoran, ExpressNews.com, 28 Oct. 2019
  • But how about that groovy Dutch Flats plaque at the old post office?
    — Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Times have changed since the groovy 1970s, and Cannes has too.
    — Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, 16 May 2017
  • For fun, add an antacid tablet, and bubbles start to flow all around like a groovy lava lamp.
    — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2022
  • In the video, a shirtless David struts and dances across the stage to the groovy new tune.
    — Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Channel the 70s with this groovy lava lamp in green and blue.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Instead, a gang of goofy kids and their dog in a groovy van solve mysteries.
    — Kevin Sandler, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2020
  • Try them and find out why this groovy appetizer from back in the day is still a hit.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The new version of the tune features the same groovy feel, but with a jolly twist.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2020
  • This design features groovy blue tips and sweet florals.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • This squiggle look blends shades of pink, orange, yellow, and green for a groovy mix.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
  • This retro Bundt Cake is a product of the groovy '60s.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This retro Bundt Cake is a product of the groovy '60s.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
  • But just because others have joined the party doesn’t mean the star is ready to hang up her groovy pants.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2019
  • And the other five younger singers, the band and the costumes really were groovy.
    — Edward M. Eveld, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Reik hits a new stride in Latin pop throughout the band’s grooviest album yet.
    — Lucas Villa, SPIN, 10 June 2024
  • Sparks says the key is to look for the eyes on the potato, or those little groovy knobs where a potato sprouts.
    — Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Much of the appeal lies in those groovy ’70s vibes, but the jeans also aren’t that easy to find.
    — Emily Farra, Vogue, 4 June 2018
  • Maybe in the hints of Mary Quant’s early use of groovy lace tights, tweeds, and kinky leather boots.
    — Sarah Mower, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2019
  • The song stays true to the band's groovy alt-rock vibe, but this time the topic isn't as jaunty as their music sounds.
    — Taylor Weatherby, Billboard, 25 May 2017
  • The show has such a groovy retro-futurism aesthetic — the future as seen from the past.
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Sexy guitar licks and a groovy rhythm couple together to create a fiery, catchy tune.
    — Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The track boasts his smooth vocals, woozy and groovy sounds, a big Motown melody and a hint of French touch.
    — Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022

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