adj
grovy
GROH-vee
Grovy (adj) means Full of groves, or having the character of a grove — used to describe leafy, tree-lined land. Example: “The estate's grovy grounds were shaded by rows of old oaks.”
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Full of groves, or having the character of a grove — used to describe leafy, tree-lined land.
"The estate's grovy grounds were shaded by rows of old oaks."
"They wandered through the grovy hills behind the village."
How to use grovy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered with, or like, groves of trees.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more grovy
- Superlative
- most grovy
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Etymology
Formed from "grove" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."
Rhymes for grovy
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What does “grovy” mean?
The word “grovy” means full of groves, or having the character of a grove — used to describe leafy, tree-lined land. In plain terms, covered with, or like, groves of trees.
How do you pronounce “grovy”?
“Grovy” is pronounced GROH-vee (/ˈɡɹəʊvi/ in IPA).
How do you use “grovy” in a sentence?
Here is “grovy” used in a sentence: “The estate's grovy grounds were shaded by rows of old oaks.”
What part of speech is “grovy”?
“Grovy” is an adjective.
