wired I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of wiren to wire 1.: reinforced by wire (as for strength or stiffness) 2.: furnished with wires (as for electricity or telephone connections) 3.: bound with wire < a wired container > 4.: having a wirework netting or fence < a wired enclosure for chickens > 5.: back to back (sense 2) II. adjective 1.: feverishly excited or nervous 2.: connected to a telecommunications network and especially to the Internet