- Today's Word
Groovesome
[groov-suhm]
Definition
- (adjective) This word embodies everything that’s cool, stylish, and effortlessly chic. When something is groovesome, it exudes an irresistible charm that’s hard to resist.
Example
Imagine you’re at a party, and you spot someone with impeccable style and an easygoing attitude. You might say, “Wow, that outfit is so groovesome! They really know how to rock that vintage look.”
Fun Fact
The term “groovy” was popularized in the 1960s during the counterculture movement. It originally referred to music that had a strong, rhythmic beat that made you want to move and groove. Over time, it evolved to describe anything that had a similarly positive and captivating vibe.
(noun) Excessive admiration or praise, often to the point of insincerity or obsession.
The celebrity was showered with adulation, though some of it felt more like performance than sincerity.
Late Middle English: from Latin adulatio(n-), from adulari meaning “to fawn upon.”