bluesy

adjective

ˈblü-zē 

bluesier; bluesiest

: resembling, characteristic of, or suited to the blues

Examples of bluesy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fueled by gritty guitars and a bluesy rock swagger, the song channels the music that shaped Twain’s youth while revisiting the confidence, freedom and idealism of adolescence. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 10 July 2026

The two became the starting point for what would become the Allman Brothers Band, which soon added Betts, Butch Trucks, bassist Berry Oakley, and Duane’s kid brother, the bluesy vocalist Gregg. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026

There was also seductive tenderness in the work’s bluesy episodes. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bluesy

• choosy
• uzi
• woozy
• jacuzzi