Synonyms of hyped

hyped 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of hype

as in increased

to make greater in size, amount, or number

the TV writers tried to hype interest in the fading soap opera with flashy new plotlines

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• accelerated
• expanded
• boosted
• augmented
• raised
• multiplied
• stoked
• extended
• enhanced
• amplified
• reinforced
• added (to)
• swelled
• compounded
• intensified
• escalated
• upped
• enlarged
• built up
• aggrandized
• strengthened
• maximized
• pumped up
• supersized
• inflated
• jumped
• supplemented
• skyrocketed
• spiked
• heightened
• developed
• boomed
• prolonged
• stretched
• bumped (up)
• protracted
• drew out
• dilated
• elongated
• lengthened
• complemented
• distended
• magnified
• reenforced
• blew up
• fleshed (out)
• ratcheted (up)
• beefed (up)
• accumulated
• collected
• racheted (up)
• amassed
• parlayed
• followed up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• lowered
• dwindled
• downsized
• lessened
• subtracted (from)
• abated
• abbreviated
• shortened
• curtailed
• compressed
• abridged
• condensed
• contracted
• minified
• de-escalated
• constricted
• cut back
• retrenched

hyped

2 of 2

verb (2)

past tense of hype

as in promoted

to provide publicity for

the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoted
• sold
• publicized
• touted
• announced
• advertised
• ballyhooed
• plugged
• boosted
• pitched
• praised
• pushed
• hailed
• talked up
• beat the drum (for)
• published
• reviewed
• lauded
• barked
• acclaimed
• endorsed
• recommended
• broadcasted
• merchandized
• indorsed
• merchandised
• broadcast
• plonked (for)
• plumped (for)
• plunked (for)