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
Recent Examples on the Web
The wired gaming mouse is comfortable and received notable improvements over its predecessor, particularly in regards to its dual-mode scroll wheel.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Furthermore, the hefty price of $269 for a wired version or $289 for a wireless version is a lot to stomach.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
In addition to the cactus barrier, the gated home is equipped with a wired camera system, Control4 Home automation, and surround sound throughout.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
While there are cheaper wired bots under $1,000, these require laying perimeter wire around your yard to avoid mowing down your flower beds.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 19 Mar. 2024
It’s constructed with an elastic band that seamlessly stretches around your bustline to lift without any jabbing or restricting, which can occur with wired styles.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
The wireless dongle offers the same kind of instant reaction that a wired connection delivers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Between 2020 and 2022, the carrier invested more than $550 million in wireless and wired network infrastructure throughout the state, focusing on an expansion of 5G capacity, Trantow said.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2024
Typically, wired keyboards will be compatible with both MacOS and Windows, and any programmable keyboards using QMK, VIA, or VIAL can be reprogrammed to work with either operating system.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Furthermore, the hefty price of $269 for a wired version or $289 for a wireless version is a lot to stomach.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
In addition to the cactus barrier, the gated home is equipped with a wired camera system, Control4 Home automation, and surround sound throughout.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
While there are cheaper wired bots under $1,000, these require laying perimeter wire around your yard to avoid mowing down your flower beds.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 19 Mar. 2024
It’s constructed with an elastic band that seamlessly stretches around your bustline to lift without any jabbing or restricting, which can occur with wired styles.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
The wireless dongle offers the same kind of instant reaction that a wired connection delivers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Between 2020 and 2022, the carrier invested more than $550 million in wireless and wired network infrastructure throughout the state, focusing on an expansion of 5G capacity, Trantow said.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2024
Typically, wired keyboards will be compatible with both MacOS and Windows, and any programmable keyboards using QMK, VIA, or VIAL can be reprogrammed to work with either operating system.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
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“Wired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wired. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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