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
Lee ChildExamples of wired in a Sentence
No more caffeine for me, I'm pretty wired.
a group of wired teenagers
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—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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The shopping date came after Todd and Julie, who were indicted on 12 counts of bank and wired fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy, were released from separate prisons on Wednesday, May 28, after receiving a full pardon from President Donald Trump a day prior.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 30 May 2025
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
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Most wireless subwoofers are made to reduce or eliminate latency entirely, while those purchasing low-end Bluetooth transmitters for converting wired subwoofers to wireless may be subject to higher levels of latency.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
The shopping date came after Todd and Julie, who were indicted on 12 counts of bank and wired fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy, were released from separate prisons on Wednesday, May 28, after receiving a full pardon from President Donald Trump a day prior.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 30 May 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for wired
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“Wired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wired. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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