Antonyms for hyped

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : hahyp

Phonetic Transcription : haɪp

Definition of hyped

Origin : "excessive or misleading publicity or advertising," 1967, American English (the verb is attested from 1937), probably in part a back-formation of hyperbole, but also from underworld slang sense "swindle by overcharging or short-changing" (1926), a back-formation of hyper "short-change con man" (1914), from prefix hyper- meaning "over, to excess." Also possibly influenced by drug addicts' slang hype, 1913 shortening of hypodermic needle. Related: Hyped; hyping. In early 18c., hyp "morbid depression of the spirits" was colloquial for hypochondria (usually as the hyp or the hyps).

As in addicted : adj dependent on something, compulsive
As in lobby : verb press for political action
As in assist : verb help
As in overdo : verb go to extremes; carry too far
As in plug : verb publicize
As in promote : verb help, advance
As in publicize : verb make widely known; promote
As in puff : verb publicize
As in push : verb advertise, promote
As in reinforce : verb strengthen, augment
As in build up : verb amplify, advertise
As in advance : verb promote or propose an idea
As in advertise : verb publicize for the purpose of selling or causing one to want
As in cry : verb advertise
As in aggrandize : verb cause something to seem or be greater, bigger
As in help : verb aid, assist

Example sentences :

Anyway, every man aboard is all hyped up about living aground—especially with a harem.
Extract from : « Masters of Space » by Edward Elmer Smith

Synonyms for hyped

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