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blues Synonyms

Another word for blues

Choosing another word for blues depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of temporary sadness, melancholy, low spirits, or dejection (usually preceded by 'the').

Usage Example

"Going for a brisk walk in the morning sunlight helped her shake off the winter melancholy."

Strongest
melancholy
doldrums
Strong
dejection
dumps
gloom
sadness
despondency
depression
blahs
doldrum

• noun (Context 2)

A blue dress uniform or work uniform worn by members of the armed forces, police, or naval services.

Usage Example

"The cadets were instructed to wear their dress dress uniform for the formal graduation parade."

Strong
dress uniform
uniform

Opposites of blues

The opposite of blues shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheerfulness
elation
happiness
joy
civvies
euphoria
mufti
gladness
See all opposites of blues

• Nearby Words

bluejeans
blueness
blueprint
blues
bluescreen
bluesky
bluestar

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blues. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blues
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