HIP Synonyms: 213 Similar and Opposite Words

hip 1 of 3

noun

Definition of hip next

as in fashionableness

the quality or state of being fashionable kids dyeing their hair in pursuit of hip

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hip

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adjective

as in fashionable

being in the latest or current fashion hip sunglasses whose fancy prices will make you squint in disbelief

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as in aware

having inside information he wasn't hip to what was going on behind the scenes and was taken totally unawares by the company shake-up

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as in downtown

keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment hip fashionistas wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit

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hip

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verb

as in to inform

to give information to if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book

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Recent Examples of hip

Noun

Those that last summer were hitting up the utterly hip Roche Rouge a few beaches away. —

Tom Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 Lisa sported a Glinda pink optical illusion tulle dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves, a structural peplum waist, and an asymmetrical, hip-high leg slit that trailed into a train of ribbon loops. —

Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026

Adjective

Land with your feet hip-width apart, with soft knees, and then immediately sink back down into the squat. —

Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Dec. 2025 Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars. —

Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025

Verb

Someone hip enough to relate to kids, young enough to evolve, confident enough to delegate and stubborn enough to chase championships. —

Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025 We're still glued together, hip to hip, holding each other up, not covering as much of the floor, but owning & loving the space that's ours. —

Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hip

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Adjective

You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026