vicarious — experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɪˈkɛriəs/
Example Sentences
- My mom lives vicariously through K-drama heroines and their romantic adventures.
- He got vicarious thrills from watching extreme sports on YouTube.
- Parents often experience vicarious stress during their children's exams.
vicarious
ADJECTIVE[/vɪˈkɛriəs/]
experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
She feels vicarious joy watching her daughter score the winning goal.
Vicarious thrills from precarious climbs turn hilarious!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vicarius' meaning 'substitute' or 'deputy', derived from 'vicis' meaning 'change' or 'turn'. The word entered English in the 17th century to describe experiencing something through another person's actions or feelings.
Breakdown
vicari- (substitute, deputy) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = vicarious
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📝Examples
“My mom lives vicariously through K-drama heroines and their romantic adventures.”
“He got vicarious thrills from watching extreme sports on YouTube.”
“Parents often experience vicarious stress during their children's exams.”
“She enjoyed vicarious shopping by watching luxury haul videos when she was broke.”
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