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

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

In my opinion, Nordstrom’s home sale doesn’t get hyped enough. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

The events, often hyped online and captured in videos on social media, have led to shootings, theft and vandalism. — Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Many players are hyped, and a few actually live up to the hype. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

So there’s been a lot to get hyped about around the NHL this summer. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026