Wired: meaning, definitions and examples

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wired

[ waɪəd ]

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technology

Unable to relax or rest, typically as a result of overwork or stress.

Synonyms

anxious, stressed, tense

Examples of usage

I was too wired to sleep after the long flight.
She felt wired and anxious about the upcoming presentation.

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informal

Experiencing a state of excitement or euphoria.

Synonyms

euphoric, excited, thrilled

Examples of usage

After winning the championship, he was completely wired with adrenaline.
The party was so fun, everyone was wired the whole night.

Translations

Translations of the word "wired" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com fio

🇮🇳 तार से जुड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 verkabelt

🇮🇩 terkabel

🇺🇦 провідний

🇵🇱 przewodowy

🇯🇵 有線

🇫🇷 câblé

🇪🇸 cableado

🇹🇷 kablolu

🇰🇷 유선의

🇸🇦 سلكي

🇨🇿 kabelový

🇸🇰 káblový

🇨🇳 有线的

🇸🇮 ožičen

🇮🇸 víraður

🇰🇿 сымды

🇬🇪 გადაბმული

🇦🇿 simsiz

🇲🇽 cableado

Word origin

The word 'wired' originated in the early 17th century as a term in the context of horse racing, referring to the practice of training horses to run at full speed. Over time, it evolved to describe humans in a state of excitement or stress. In the modern context, 'wired' is commonly used to describe someone who is either overstimulated or overworked.

See also: wireless, wirelessly, wires, wiring.