GROOVING (ON) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

grooving (on)

verb

present participle of groove (on)

as in enjoying

to take pleasure in thrill-seekers who groove on skiing will love snowboarding

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Off the red carpet, Elordi has been enjoying his time in London with rumored girlfriend Kendall Jenner.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Mario Lopez While Mario Lopez’s boys were getting ready for their first day of school, big sister Gia was still enjoying her summer break.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoying

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Experiencing water passively, as when savoring a lake or ocean view or hearing the sounds of waves, can also spur calm and help regulate stress response.

— Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Whatever the reason, there’s a lot of value in fast-drying clothes, like preventing mold or mildew from the wash cycle, enjoying soft and wrinkle-free pieces, or simply savoring the smell of fresh, warm clothes.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of savoring

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The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
And while some fans are loving the lyrics and what is a catchy beat, others have been less kind, telling Duplantis to stick to pole vaulting.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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