Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blue-devils
Noun
/ˈbluː ˈdɛvəlz/
Definition
A term referring to a state of melancholy or depression.
Examples
- After the holidays, many people experience the blue-devils as they return to their daily routines.
- He struggled with the blue-devils, especially during the gloomy winter months.
Meaning
The phrase ‘blue-devils’ commonly describes feelings of sadness or low spirits that can sometimes result in a sense of hopelessness.
Synonyms
- depression
- melancholy
- sorrow
- blues
