vicariously
Vicariously (adv) means By imagining or experiencing something through someone else's actions or feelings, rather than directly. Example: “She lived vicariously through her daughter's travels.”
How to use vicariously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExperiencing something indirectly, through someone else rather than firsthand.
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She lived _____ through her daughter's travels.
Etymology
From vicarious plus the adverb suffix -ly; vicarious comes from Latin vicarius, "substitute."
Rhymes for 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.".