SOUPED-UP Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of souped-up

as in showy

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verb

past tense of soup up

as in improved

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Adjective

This sleek toothbrush is souped-up with multiple brush settings, Bluetooth connectivity, and a carrying case for easy traveling. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, the Arts Club Dubai is a souped-up, supersize sibling to its namesake in Mayfair, stretched across 65,000 square feet in the financial district. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024 In fact, Levin suspects that cognition probably evolved as cells started to collaborate to carry out the incredibly difficult task of building complex organisms and then got souped-up into brains to allow animals to move and think faster. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024

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Adjective

Explanations as to why he was fired have varied widely from the defense minister allegedly being too corrupt, not corrupt enough, too combative with army leadership, too showy, too popular, and too in the clouds on military matters.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular perennials thanks to their showy flowers and interesting foliage.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

Definition of showy

Verb

Math scores in Fort Worth ISD and across Tarrant County have not improved as much as reading scores in recent years.

— Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Estrogen-containing therapies are linked to not only decreased cardiovascular and all-cause mortality among younger patients, but also to improved quality of life.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of improved

Adjective

An exuberant pastiche of turn-of-the-18th century historical dress with his own New Romantic leanings, it was snapped up in its entirety by the British department store Browns.

— Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 31 July 2026
An exuberant ombre explosion of roses in juicy shades of pink lemonade, kiwi, and cantaloupe orange, obviously.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of exuberant

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The Santa Monica Proper is sited partially (the rest is in two new-build towers) within the handsome Santa Monica Professional Building, a historic, Spanish Colonial-style structure embellished with eye-catching Moorish details.

— Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
The piece was embellished with the French luxury fashion’s signature keyhole cutout, augmented by a gold outline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of embellished

Adjective

There were little squiggles on the packaging, teal and pink, in the flamboyant yet cool style of the day.

— Sheila Heti, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
Johnny Manziel built his legend at Texas A&M as a flamboyant quarterback and was a 2014 first-round selection by the Cleveland Browns.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of flamboyant

Verb

Scammers claiming to belong to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard have also tricked shipping firms into sending hefty payments to their cryptocurrency wallets in exchange for safe passage.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
The hackers created a Gmail account and internet domain impersonating the photographer and tricked the technician into sending Grande’s materials to them, the singer claims.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026

Definition of tricked

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It’s enriched with grapeseed and jojoba oils for a deep conditioning effect that provides lasting hydration.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026
The laboratory also modernized Thermal Diffusion Isotopic Separation (TDIS), allowing the gases themselves to be enriched directly.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

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