wired
word
Definition
If something is wired, it is connected with wires or part of an electrical system. Informally, a person can also be wired when they feel very alert, nervous, or full of energy, often because of stress or caffeine.
Usage & Nuances
Common technical contrast: 'wired' vs 'wireless'. For people, it is informal and often suggests overstimulation: 'I’m too wired to sleep.' It can describe energy from coffee, stress, excitement, or sometimes drugs. Don't confuse it with 'weird'.
Example Sentences
My internet is wired, not wireless.
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The house is wired for sound.
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This office is fully wired, so setting up new computers is easy.
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After two coffees, I felt wired.
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I’m still wired from that late-night espresso.
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I was so wired after the interview that I couldn’t sit still.
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