# hyped

/ˈhaɪpt/ (US) · /hˈaɪpt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hyped
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. excited

adjective · CEFR B2 · Informal · Slang

feeling very excited and full of energy about something that is going to happen.

For teachers: 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'.

### 2. over-promoted

adjective · CEFR B2 · Informal

talked about or advertised so much that it might not be as good as people say.

For teachers: 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'.

## Examples

- The new video game is highly hyped.
- Fans were hyped about the concert, but the sound system failed.
- Despite the heavily hyped launch, the smartphone's battery life disappointed early adopters who expected revolutionary performance.

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