HYPED-UP Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

hyped-up

adjective

as in padded

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

as in hyper

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of hyped-up For others, the trigger is a good feeling, being hyped-up or excited. — Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyped-up

Adjective

The high heels feature a padded leather insole and the brand’s signature logo detailing.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Each uses a padded restraint that locks over a rider's lap and upper legs, held in place by a bar between the knees.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of padded

Adjective

In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of major investments in stadiums and arenas, governments must first prioritise the development of the troubled local sports sector.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Amy Adams is mesmerizing as our troubled heroine, with Patricia Clarkson as her overbearing mother and Eliza Scanlen as her mysterious half-sister.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of troubled

Adjective

The team’s 23-year-old in-house expert in men’s tailoring, Mario Vidal, also cut Carlos’s jackets to be wide on the shoulders and tight at the waist, adding further drama with exaggerated lapels.

— Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
In a series of TikTok videos made yesterday, North West debuted an exaggerated prosthetic chin and slick-black bob, tagging the Bad Girls star.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Adjective

Banijay was in Cannes last week unveiling its new look business following the All3 merger, which saw Banijay Group and RedBird IMI talking 50% stakes in an enlarged business that is now the largest independent producer in the world.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Each lancet carries a flexible valve that moves within an enlarged chamber, or bulb, where venom collects before being expelled.

— Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of enlarged

Adjective

The bottom chart shows that, by sacrificing about $1,700 of upside for $5,000 in outperformance during a severe downside move, and given how jittery this trade has been lately, this is a way to stay in it with considerably less risk.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
And Evans, with his bizarre nude scene and jittery need for control has emerged as a tantalizing potential villain.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of jittery

Adjective

Although supporters say the fear that billionaires will flee the state are overblown, the ultrawealthy have made moves to potentially avoid paying the tax or are funding campaigns to defeat it.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Ackman said that any concerns around Netflix's content library are overblown when considering the strength of its management team and its engagement with users.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of overblown

Adjective

With its orange boxes and quirky prints, Hermès could be seen as whimsical, but it was usually associated with uptight parents and grandparents.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
Most impressive is its capacity to achieve the perfect balance between design and sophistication, without being uptight or boring.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of uptight

Browse Nearby Words

hyped

hyped-up

hyper

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Hyped-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyped-up. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of hyped-up

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Pyrrhic

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Pwn, Skibidi, Girlboss and Other Words Added to the 2026 Scrabble Dictionary

The Words of the Week - Oct. 30

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes