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

Gosling and screenwriter/producer Shields (Krampus) teased their first new music in 17 years last week with a spooky post that was amplified by Gosling’s wife, actress Eva Mendes, who hyped the comeback on her Instagram feed. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

Its Vans sneakers have been roundly hyped, with sales on the resale market going for as much as $2,000. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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