blues

[bluːz]

blues Definition

• 1. a genre of popular music that originated among African Americans in the southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
• 2. a state of depression or melancholy

Using blues: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blues" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He played the blues on his guitar.

• Example

  I'm feeling the blues today.

• Example

  The blues is often characterized by its twelve-bar structure.

blues Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blues

• melancholy
• depression
• sadness
• gloom
• despondency

Antonyms for blues

• happiness
• joy
• euphoria

Phrases with blues

• sing the blues

  to complain about one's problems or misfortunes

  Example

  She's been singing the blues about her job for weeks now.

• have the blues

  to feel sad or depressed

  Example

  I've had the blues ever since my dog died.

• blue devils

  feelings of depression or melancholy

  Example

  I can't seem to shake these blue devils.

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Summary: blues in Brief

The term 'blues' [bluːz] refers to a genre of popular music originating from African Americans in the southern US, characterized by its twelve-bar structure. It also denotes a state of depression or melancholy, as in 'I'm feeling the blues today.' Phrases like 'sing the blues' and 'have the blues' are used to describe complaining about problems or feeling sad.