vicariously

[vahy-kair-ee-uhs-lee]

vicariously Definition

experienced or felt by watching, hearing about, or reading about someone else's experiences, rather than by doing the thing yourself.

Using vicariously: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vicariously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I lived vicariously through my friend's travels by looking at her photos.

  • Example

    He experienced the thrill of victory vicariously through his son's championship game.

  • Example

    She enjoyed the concert vicariously by watching it on TV.

vicariously Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: vicariously in Brief

The adverb 'vicariously' [vahy-kair-ee-uhs-lee] means experiencing or feeling something through someone else's experiences, often by watching, hearing, or reading about them. It is used to describe a secondhand or indirect experience, as in 'I lived vicariously through my friend's travels by looking at her photos.'