bluesy

adjective

ˈblü-zē How to pronounce bluesy (audio)
bluesier; bluesiest
: resembling, characteristic of, or suited to the blues

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There was also seductive tenderness in the work’s bluesy episodes. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026 His powerful live performance of the tune on the third day of Woodstock put the bluesy British rock singer on the map worldwide. — Kate Hogan, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Almost skipping back towards the drumkit, Townshend came racing back to the mic ahead of a bluesy late interlude on stage in the Windy City, the home of the electrified artform. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 As the band, featuring a few American jazz artists, struck up the easy, bluesy opening chords, a surprise guest singer seemed to be all about adopting Frank Sinatra’s Vegas nonchalance. — Martin Schram, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bluesy

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bluesy was in 1933

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“Bluesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluesy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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