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wired

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwaɪɝd// UK //wˈaɪəd// wired Informal Slang

adj. feeling very excited, nervous, or full of energy, often because you have had too much caffeine. It can also describe something connected to a computer network or the internet.

adj. characterised by a state of nervous excitement or high energy, typically induced by stimulants or stress; also describes systems or devices connected via electronic cables or telecommunications.


SIMPLE

I drank three cups of coffee and now I feel totally wired.

CONTEXTUAL

After working through the night on the presentation, the team felt wired and unable to sleep.

COMPLEX

In our increasingly wired society, the distinction between professional availability and personal time has become blurred by constant digital connectivity.

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Origin

From wire + -ed.

Usage

Often follows linking verbs like 'feel' or 'seem' when describing a person's state.

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