Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the blues

noun (often used in plural form)

/ðə bluz/

Definition

A state of melancholy or depression, often used to describe feelings of sadness or unhappiness.

Examples

After losing his job, he really fell into the blues for a while.
The song captured the essence of the blues, resonating with anyone who’s felt down.
She tried to shake off the blues by going out with friends.

Meaning

The blues is commonly associated with a feeling of sadness that can be triggered by various life events or situations. It can also refer culturally to a genre of music that expresses these feelings.