Bad and Groovy

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Bad adjective - Falling short of a standard.

Usage example: a bad first attempt at making meat loaf resulted in a soggy, inedible mess

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Groovy is an antonym for bad.

Nearby Words: badly, badness

Groovy adjective - Of the very best kind.

Usage example: a great movie with groovy special effects

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Bad is an antonym for groovy.

Nearby Words: groove, grooving, groover

In "Groovy", pointing out that a joke was bad was enough to earn a forfeit.Stephen: A man goes to the doctor, right.

Source: Series / QI

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