Synonyms of hyped

hyped 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of hype

as in increased

to make greater in size, amount, or number

the TV writers tried to hype interest in the fading soap opera with flashy new plotlines

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• accelerated
• expanded
• boosted
• augmented
• raised
• stoked
• multiplied
• extended
• enhanced
• amplified
• reinforced
• added (to)
• swelled
• compounded
• intensified
• escalated
• upped
• enlarged
• built up
• aggrandized
• strengthened
• maximized
• pumped up
• supersized
• inflated
• jumped
• supplemented
• skyrocketed
• spiked
• heightened
• developed
• boomed
• prolonged
• stretched
• bumped (up)
• protracted
• drew out
• dilated
• elongated
• lengthened
• complemented
• distended
• magnified
• blew up
• fleshed (out)
• ratcheted (up)
• beefed (up)
• accumulated
• collected
• racheted (up)
• amassed
• parlayed
• followed up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• lowered
• dwindled
• downsized
• lessened
• subtracted (from)
• abated
• abbreviated
• shortened
• curtailed
• compressed
• abridged
• condensed
• contracted
• minified
• de-escalated
• constricted
• cut back
• retrenched

hyped

2 of 2

verb (2)

past tense of hype

as in promoted

to provide publicity for

the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoted
• sold
• publicized
• touted
• announced
• advertised
• ballyhooed
• plugged
• boosted
• pitched
• praised
• pushed
• talked up
• hailed
• beat the drum (for)
• published
• lauded
• reviewed
• barked
• acclaimed
• endorsed
• recommended
• merchandised
• broadcast
• plonked (for)
• plumped (for)
• plunked (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hyped

Verb

The new $875 million Ryan Field, long hyped to become America’s best place to watch football, had opened. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Guard and Grace has hyped up Charlotte foodies this year with an early preview event and a steady lineup of collabs with restaurant favorites Chapter 6, Uchi, O-Ku, The Goodyear House and Customshop. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

And shared that the band has some pre-show rituals to get hyped up. — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Sep. 2026

The horror heads are hyped, but this scaredy-cat will be hiding in the corner. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026

Though the Gallaghers aren’t one for emotions, Noel at one point appeared to be wiping tears from his eyes while Liam hyped up the crowd. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Taylor-Whitfield, a senior offensive tackle, hyped up the crowd with his thoughts on the offensive line. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, much hyped by the president, has taken over downtown Washington. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Despite rebounding with the wildly entertaining F9 in 2021, the Fast franchise fumbled the 10th chapter, which underperformed at the box office and didn’t exactly get fans hyped for the follow-up. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026