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blues

Noun

Definitions

1. blues
2. Blues

A loanword referring to the blues, a genre of music with roots in African American culture characterized by soulful, melancholic melodies. It can also be used informally to describe a feeling of sadness or low spirits.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The official statement explained the reason for postponing the blues performance.

Sentence 2

I understand the other company's president is quite fond of blues.

Sentence 3

Even when I'm busy, I listen to one blues song on my lunch break.

Sentence 4

I end up turning the pain of heartbreak into blues.

Sentence 5

"Blues again? You really love it!" my friend laughed.