blues

noun
UK: /bluːz/
US: /bluːz/

  1. A type of slow, sad music.

    1. She loves to listen to the blues on a rainy day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soulful guitar solo perfectly captured the feeling of the blues. [ ] [ ]

  2. Feelings of sadness or depression.

    1. I have the blues because my cat ran away yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. A little sunshine can often help to chase away the winter blues. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

depression melancholy
blues adjective

  1. Feeling sad or depressed.

    1. I felt blues after the movie ended because it was sad. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's been feeling blues ever since she lost her favorite toy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blues" in English means: A type of slow, sad music., Feelings of sadness or depression..

The phonetic transcription of "blues" is /bluːz/ in British English and /bluːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blues": depression, melancholy.

Example usage of "blues": "She loves to listen to the blues on a rainy day.". More examples on the page.