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What is another word for Blues? – 163 Blues Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    melancholy sadness sorrow grief blues music jazz swing soul rhythm funk folk rock despair hopelessness despondency depression gloom sorrowfulness mournfulness lamentation regret wistfulness yearning longing nostalgia sorrowing griefstricken heartache anguish torment distress agony suffering pain misery wretchedness unhappiness displeasure dissatisfaction discontentment dejection funkiness sorrowful mournful dismal dreary somber gloomy dismalness bleakness desolation desperation despondence

    Meaning of Blues

    A feeling of deep sadness or depression, typically expressed through music.

    Definitions

    • A feeling of deep sadness or depression, typically expressed through music
    • A style of music characterized by its soulful, melancholic sound and typically featuring a repeating pattern of twelve bars
    • A sports team or player that wears blue uniforms or is known by a name that includes the word "blues"

    Etymology of Blues

    The term "blues" originated in the late 19th century in the southern United States, derived from the phrase "having the blue devils," which referred to a feeling of intense sadness or depression
    The word initially described a type of music that expressed this emotion, characterized by its soulful and melancholic sound
    Over time, the term has expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the emotional state itself and various cultural associations

    Example Uses

    • The singer's soulful voice captured the blues of heartache and lost love in her latest album
    • The city's blues scene has been thriving for decades, with numerous clubs and festivals celebrating the genre
    • After a painful breakup, she felt the blues and spent weeks listening to melancholic music

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    happiness joy euphoria elation ecstasy cheerfulness delight pleasure satisfaction contentment bliss glee jubilation triumph victory success optimism hopefulness enthusiasm excitement thrill exhilaration gladness jollity merriment festivity celebration jubilance

    Related Nouns

    music song melody harmony rhythm genre style sound tone mood atmosphere emotion feeling sentiment passion heartache sorrow grief pain suffering despair hopelessness despondency depression melancholy nostalgia yearning longing

    Related Verbs

    sing play perform compose create express feel experience suffer endure overcome heal recover enjoy appreciate celebrate commemorate mourn lament grieve regret yearn long

    Related Adjectives

    soulful melancholic somber gloomy dismal dreary sad sorrowful mournful lamentable regretful nostalgic wistful longing yearning heartbroken griefstricken despairing despondent depressed unhappy displeased dissatisfied discontented dejected funky jazzy rhythmic bluesy folkish rockish