Word
hyped
US/ˈhaɪpt/
UK/hˈaɪpt/
Definitions
01excited
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · Slang
adj. feeling very excited and full of energy about something that is going to happen.
adj. describing a state of high nervous excitement or anticipation. Predominantly used in informal spoken registers.
“The kids were so hyped for the trip that they couldn't sleep at all.”
“The crowd was incredibly hyped before the headliner even took the stage, chanting the band's name in unison.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for' or 'about'.
Antonyms
02over-promoted
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adj. talked about or advertised so much that it might not be as good as people say.
adj. subjected to intense or excessive promotion; often implies that the public interest exceeds the actual quality of the subject.
“The new movie was so hyped that I felt a bit disappointed when I finally saw it.”
“Critics argued that the tech startup was overvalued and hyped, pointing to a lack of sustainable revenue despite the media frenzy.”
Usage
Frequently used with 'up' as in 'hyped up'.
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Real-World Examples
“She made the decision after reading the research for herself, wary that the press might have hyped it.” “Put those together and suddenly you have the most hyped piece of 2013 that represented the zeitgeist.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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