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

3 of 3

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

There’s a keen juxtaposition of the old and the modern throughout this part of Edinburgh, where buildings made of ancient volcanic sandstone accommodate hip boutiques like record store Underground Solu'shn and coffee shops like The Milkman. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Inter want to sign the midfielder, who hasn’t featured for two weeks because of a minor hip injury, but are yet to meet Liverpool’s €40m valuation. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Adjective

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

But Obama's center projects a younger, hipper, less stuffy vibe than its general ilk. — Susan Page, USA Today, 15 June 2026

Verb

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

Texas Christian University Horned Frogs forward Marta Suárez (7) bumps hips with teammate Natalie Mazurek during player introductions before facing the Houston Cougars game at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026. — Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026