connected

adjective

con·​nect·​ed kə-ˈnek-təd 

1

: joined or linked together

2

: having the parts or elements logically linked together

presented a thoroughly connected view of the problem

3

: related by blood or marriage

4

: having social, professional, or commercial relationships

a well-connected lawyer

5

of a set : having the property that any two of its points can be joined by a line completely contained in the set

also : incapable of being separated into two or more closed disjoint subsets

connectedly adverb

connectedness noun

Examples of connected in a Sentence

a series of connected rooms

Recent Examples on the Web

And those positions rarely feel connected to their clothes. —Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026

Most smartphones, computers and other connected devices will update automatically. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026

Wireless charging, multiple USB-C outlets, a panoramic roof option, and Toyota’s suite of connected services round out the experience. —New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2026

But those seeking a stable, lightweight, moderate-stack-height shoe will appreciate the tight, connected ride. —Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing connected

• simply connected
• well-connected

Rhymes for connected

• affected
• bisected
• collected
• corrected
• defected
• deflected
• dejected
• detected
• directed
• dissected
• effected
• ejected