vicariously
What is another word for vicariously? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adv — By imagining or experiencing something through someone else's actions or feelings, rather than directly.
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How to use vicariously
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
live vicariously through
experience vicariously
Etymology
From vicarious plus the adverb suffix -ly; vicarious comes from Latin vicarius, "substitute."
Full origin of vicariously →Frequently asked questions
What does “vicariously” mean?
The word “vicariously” means by imagining or experiencing something through someone else's actions or feelings, rather than directly. In plain terms, experiencing something indirectly, through someone else rather than firsthand.
How do you pronounce “vicariously”?
“Vicariously” is pronounced veye-KURR-ee-uhs-lee (/vaɪ̯ˈkɜɹ.i.əs.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “vicariously” in a sentence?
Here is “vicariously” used in a sentence: “She lived vicariously through her daughter's travels.”
What part of speech is “vicariously”?
“Vicariously” is an adverb.
Where does the word “vicariously” come from?
The word “vicariously” comes from Latin. From vicarious plus the adverb suffix -ly; vicarious comes from Latin vicarius, "substitute.".
