Synonyms of hip

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noun

as in fashionableness

the quality or state of being fashionable

kids dyeing their hair in pursuit of hip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fashionableness
• style
• hipness
• elegance
• coolness
• cool
• trendiness
• stylishness
• hipsterism
• chic
• modishness
• tastefulness
• swank
• taste
• class
• majesty
• artfulness
• voguishness
• gracefulness
• smartness
• grace
• chicness
• sophistication
• dapperness
• swankiness
• poshness
• polish
• stateliness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tackiness
• grotesqueness
• tastelessness
• gaudiness
• unfashionableness
• garishness
• flashiness
• tawdriness
• gracelessness

hip

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adjective

1

as in fashionable

being in the latest or current fashion

hip sunglasses whose fancy prices will make you squint in disbelief

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fashionable
• stylish
• happening
• chic
• trendy
• exclusive
• elegant
• smart
• fresh
• modish
• swish
• cool
• swell
• voguish
• supercool
• in
• sophisticated
• graceful
• haute
• sharp
• snappy
• handsome
• funky
• downtown
• edgy
• au courant
• sassy
• kicky
• swank
• classy
• posh
• à la mode
• dapper
• dressy
• saucy
• rakish
• tasteful
• ritzy
• dashing
• spiffy
• natty
• flossy
• spruce
• chichi
• soigné
• flashy
• understated
• nobby
• doggy
• majestic
• foppish
• gallant
• stately
• refined
• ultrachic
• dandyish
• ultracool
• doggish
• ultrahip
• ultrasmart
• ultrasophisticated
• dudish
• ultraposh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• out
• outmoded
• unfashionable
• uncool
• dowdy
• unattractive
• tacky
• cheesy
• unbecoming
• unstylish
• unchic
• trashy
• styleless
• tasteless
• inelegant
• sloppy
• slovenly
• graceless
• wrinkled
• unkempt
• unmodish
• messy
• untidy
• rumpled
• shabby
• disheveled
• unhandsome
• sleazy
• frowsy
• mussy

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aware
• wise
• knowing
• alert
• in the know
• alerted
• informed
• ready
• with-it
• prepared
• warned
• attentive
• observant
• watchful
• vigilant
• sharp
• observing
• clued (in)
• open-eyed
• sharp-eyed
• forewarned
• plugged-in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconscious
• unaware
• oblivious
• uninformed
• unwitting
• heedless
• unknowing
• unmindful
• unprepared
• unwary
• unready

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• downtown
• fashionable
• now
• stylish
• with-it
• trendy
• chic
• smart
• groovy
• hep
• cool
• in
• mod
• def
• au courant
• turned-on
• sharp
• modish
• voguish
• snappy
• à la mode

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncool
• out
• unhip
• nerdy
• geeky
• untrendy
• unfashionable
• unstylish
• dowdy
• nerdish
• styleless

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inform
• tell
• advise
• brief
• instruct
• teach
• educate
• fill in
• clue (in)
• catch up
• enlighten
• acquaint
• familiarize
• alert
• verse
• let someone know
• apprise
• clear
• wise (up)
• keep (someone) posted
• disclose (to)
• notify
• announce (to)
• advertise
• school
• convince
• assure
• reassure
• lecture
• warrant
• certify
• disillusion
• disabuse
• tutor
• undeceive
• disenchant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mislead
• misinform

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hip

Noun

Bluesy is a dancer and appeared to take both ballet and hip hop classes in the past, per her mom's social media. —Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025

Deadlift with Dumbbells Deadlifts are an excellent strength exercise that targets the erector spinae, lower back muscles, and also your hamstrings and hips, among other body parts. —Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025

Adjective

Set in an alternative reality where the Cold War never ended and an atomic bomb has struck Soviet Kazakhstan, the film follows Sonja, a 22-year-old Swedish club kid working at one of the world’s hippest magazines. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025

But don’t worry, the retro vibes remain—albeit now with a decidedly more hip, slightly cheeky spin. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025

Verb

The scene is distinctly young and hip with a mix of convivial groups and couples and the throwback 70’s & 80’s era setting is playful and lively. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

There were so many shows this year that tried to cater to hip young folks (Romeo + Juliet, John Proctor), and the one that managed to explode on TikTok is purely riding on the old-school camp star power of these two! —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 June 2025