grooving
ˈɡruːvɪŋ
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Definition of grooving - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
musichaving a rhythmic, enjoyable quality
  • The band played a grooving tune that got everyone dancing.
rhythmic swinging
2.
informalUSbeing in a state of enjoymentUS
  • She was grooving to the music all night long.
3.
technologyRarein the process of forming groovesRare
  • The machine is grooving the metal surface for better grip.
channeling scoring

Noun

1.
musicrhythmic pattern in music
  • The band's grooving kept the audience dancing all night.
beat rhythm
2.
funenjoyment or pleasure from an activity
  • His grooving at the concert was evident to all.
3.
technologyRarethe act of creating grooves in a surfaceRare
  • The grooving of the metal was precise and clean.
cutting engraving scoring
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Expressions with grooving

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making progress or advancing
The project is moving and grooving smoothly.

Origin of grooving

English, groove (furrow) + -ing (suffix)

Examples of grooving in a sentence

  • The grooving rhythm was infectious.
  • They were grooving at the festival with friends.
  • His grooving attitude made the event more lively.
  • Grooving the wood ensures a better fit for the joints.
  • The grooving process improved the tool's performance.
  • The grooving in the song was infectious.

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  1. French:groovy, groove, ...
  2. German:groovig, Rhythmus, ...
  3. Italian:coinvolgente, groove, ...
  4. Spanish:pegajoso, ritmo, ...
  5. Portuguese:animado, ritmo, ...
  6. Chinese:有节奏感的, 律动, ...
  7. Japanese:ノリの良い, グルーヴィング, ...
  8. Arabic:إيقاعي, إيقاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִצְבִּי, גְּרוּב, ...
  10. Russian:ритмичный, ритм, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ритмічний, ритмічний малюнок, ...
  12. Hindi:लयबद्ध, ग्रूविंग, ...
groove
ɡruːv

Definition of groove - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
lifestylefixed routine or habit
  • He fell into a comfortable groove at work.
habit routine rut
2.
musicpronounced enjoyable rhythm in music
  • The band played with a great groove.
beat rhythm swing
3.
emotiongood feeling or experience
  • She was in the groove all night.
rhythm vibe

Verb

1.
cuttingtr.cut a channel into a surface for fitting or drainagetr.
  • He grooved the wood for the cabinet.
channel furrow rut
2.
musicintr.enjoy rhythmic music or dance to itintr.
  • They grooved to the DJ's beats all night.
dance sway
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Images of groove

  • groove: spiral channel in a gramophone record
    spiral channel in a gramophone record
  • groove: long narrow channel or depression in a surface
    long narrow channel or depression in a surface

Expressions with groove

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reach a state of smooth performance
After a few minutes, the team got into a groove.
start performing well or efficiently
The team got into the groove and started winning every game.
to become comfortable with a routine or activity
After a few weeks, she found a groove in her new job.
become comfortable or proficient in an activity
After weeks of practice, she finally found her groove in the new job.
start dancing or enjoying music
She got her groove on at the party.
being in a comfortable and effective state
She's really in a groove with her new job.

Origin of groove

Dutch, groeve (furrow)

Examples of groove in a sentence

  • After retirement, he missed his daily groove.
  • The DJ found the perfect groove for the party.
  • Her dance moves matched the groove perfectly.
  • The music put everyone in a groove.
  • Finding her groove, she danced effortlessly.
  • Dust collected in the groove, affecting the sound quality.

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  1. French:habitude, rainurer, ...
  2. German:Routine, nuten, ...
  3. Italian:routine, scanalare, ...
  4. Spanish:rutina, ranurar, ...
  5. Portuguese:rotina, fresar, ...
  6. Chinese:惯例, 开槽, ...
  7. Japanese:ルーチン, 溝を切る, ...
  8. Arabic:رُوتِين, حَفَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁגְרָה, לַחְרוֹץ, ...
  10. Russian:рутина, делать канавку, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рутина, вирізати, ...
  12. Hindi:ढर्रा, नाली काटना, ...

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