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

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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

The researchers found that drinking tea was associated with higher total hip BMD, while drinking more than five cups of coffee per day was associated with lower BMD. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Fifteen hours after his plane landed back in Florida from his father’s funeral in Argentina, Lionel Messi stood at Nu Stadium in Miami, his hands on his hips, the crowd on their feet. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Adjective

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

What better chaser to The Wizard of Oz than The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is essentially just The Wizard of Oz with hipper songs and better makeup? — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 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