Pronunciation: vahy-kair-ee-uhs
Definition: Vicarious refers to experiencing something through the actions, feelings, or experiences of another person, often as if one were living through those experiences indirectly.
Part of speech: Adjective
Synonyms: indirect, secondhand, surrogate, empathetic, derivative, by proxy, imitative, through someone else, shared
Antonyms: direct, firsthand, personal, genuine, authentic, original, unmediated, immediate
Example: Watching her daughter perform on stage, the mother experienced vicarious joy, feeling as though she herself was dancing.
"Vicarious" is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is experiencing something secondhand or through another person's experiences or actions. It implies a sense of indirect participation or observation.
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