Synonyms of hip

hip 1 of 3

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

2 of 3

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

Most notably, the sleeveless bodice featured a shift silhouette — a looser fit that gave way to a contrasting leather-look panel at the hips. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

The Pig’s got a motor in its groin area that makes its hips swivel. — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Adjective

In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip. — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 23 June 2026

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet. — Jakob Roze, Health, 17 June 2026

Verb

Who was cool or hip enough to realize what The Kinks were singing about! — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026

Laureano narrowed his stance to hip length for a quicker, more direct path to the ball with less head movement. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026