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groovy Antonyms
Opposite of groovy
Because the opposite of groovy shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Fashionable, exciting, and admirably cool or enjoyable (originally 1960s and 1970s slang).
Usage Example
"She decorated her apartment with square vintage posters and lava lamps from the seventies."
Strongest
square
uncool
Strong
boring
dull
outdated
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a captivating, steady, and infectious musical rhythm or beat.
Usage Example
"The bassist laid down a arrhythmic funk line that immediately got the crowd dancing."
Strong
arrhythmic
lifeless
wooden
• adjective (Context 3)
Having or marked with physical grooves, furrows, or ridges.
Usage Example
"The carpenter sanded down the smooth surface of the weathered plank until it was completely smooth."
Strongest
smooth
Strong
flat
even
Similar words to groovy
Words similar to groovy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
cool
grooved
funky
hip
far-out
furrowed
ridged
fab
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Groovy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/groovy