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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishCovered with, or like, groves of trees.

Easily confused with

groovy →

Word forms

more grovy comparative, most grovy superlative

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Etymology

Formed from "grove" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."

Rhymes for grovy

groovy anchovy

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Frequently asked questions

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.