wired

adjective

ˈwī(-ə)rd 

1

: reinforced by wire (as for strength)

2

a

: furnished with wires (as for electric connections)

b

: connected to a telecommunications network and especially to the Internet

c

: characterized by a connection to the Internet

the wired world

3

: bound with wire

a wired container

4

: having a wirework netting or fence

5

informal : full of excitement or nervous energy

After their big day at the amusement park, the kids were too wired to sleep.

She was wired. Looked like she'd been drinking coffee all night.

—Lee Child

Examples of wired in a Sentence

No more caffeine for me, I'm pretty wired.

a group of wired teenagers

Recent Examples on the Web

Even at a more basic level, a business-grade internet line, a desktop computer with a wired Ethernet connection and access to real-time market data should be the minimum. —David Materazzi, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025

However, it’s designed with PC use in mind and lacks the versatility of wired connections. —Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025

The couple, who were indicted on 12 counts of bank and wired fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy, were released from separate prisons after receiving Trump’s full pardon. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 30 May 2025

One video circulated on X captured hundreds of Palestinians surging through narrow, wired corridors toward the U.S.-backed aid distribution center in Gaza, reportedly after enduring prolonged waits under the scorching sun. —Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wired

• wired (a little) too tight/tightly

Rhymes for wired

• fired
• hired
• quired
• sired
• tired
• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired

Kids Definition

wired

adjective

1

: reinforced or bound with wire

a wired container

2

: having a netting or fence of wire

a wired pen for chickens

3

informal : extremely excited

were wired after their victory