Meaning & Definition of word "Vicariously"
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Vicariously
/vaɪˈkɛə.ri.əs.li/
adverb:
- 1. In a way that is experienced or felt through someone else rather than directly.
- Example: She experienced the excitement of skydiving vicariously through her friend's thrilling stories.
- 2. Through the experience of another; by proxy.
- Example: He lived vicariously through his son's achievements in sports, celebrating every victory as if it were his own.
- 3. Indirectly; through another person's actions or experiences.
- Example: Many people vicariously enjoy travel by watching documentaries and reading articles about distant places.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'vicarious', which comes from the Latin 'vicarius', meaning 'substitute'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
live vicariously:
To experience life through someone else's experiences.
Related Words
vicar:
A representative or substitute in a religious context.
vicarious experience:
Experiencing something through someone else's feelings or actions.
Slang Meanings of vicariously
Meaning: To live through someone's thrills.
Example Sentence: I just watch travel vlogs to vicariously experience their adventures.