bluesy
- a word derived from blues.
Example Sentences
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In the 1970s, Leon Russell—a pioneer of the laid-back, bluesy style of music known as the Tulsa Sound—transformed a 1915 church into the Church Studio.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Ahead of the star-packed gala, pundits say the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring political thriller "One Battle" is neck-and-neck with Michael B. Jordan's bluesy vampire horror "Sinners," while several acting prizes are similarly impossible to call.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
His guitar playing is bluesy and cool, his voice a lovable honk.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
Knight said "expect to hear some really bluesy vocals going down, some really earthy sounding stuff" in the music she would record.
From BBC • May 27, 2025
The radio came to life, cushioning the space between us with soft, bluesy jazz.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
