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Synonyms

grooved

American  
[groovd] / gruvd /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of groove.


adjective

  1. provided with a groove.

Other Word Forms


Etymology

Origin of grooved

First recorded in 1785–95; groove + -ed 2


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Everything was utterly rhythmical, repetitive and perfectly grooved.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Three pitches into the bottom of the sixth, Sheehan grooved a fastball to Marsh, and he hit it out for a 5-3 lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

One location stood out due to the discovery of about 80 grooved stone axes, which were used to break down and process ore.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2026

During Bomba Estéreo’s energizing set, a dozen or so kids, some atop their parents’ bouncing shoulders, grooved to the vibrantly clopping percussion on the hard-surface dance floor laid in front of the stage.

From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024

I reach up and touch the small pewter claddagh Celtic cross I have worn since I was six, tracking the grooved outline of the heart with my finger.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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