1. having the musical characteristics of blues music; melancholy or soulful in style
Usage: music
2. having a sad or melancholy quality
Usage: informal

Examples

• The guitarist played a bluesy solo that moved the entire audience.
• Her voice had a bluesy quality that reminded me of old jazz singers.
• The song’s bluesy rhythm made everyone sway to the music.
• He was feeling bluesy after hearing the sad news.
• The bluesy harmonica added depth to the folk song.
• She sang in a bluesy style that captured the pain in the lyrics.