"Vicariously" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Vicariously" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Vicariously" Meaning
Discounting one's own desires or experiences and experiencing satisfaction or thrill through the experiences of others.
"Vicariously" Examples
Here are 5 usage examples of the word "vicariously":
1. Watching a movie can transport us vicariously into another world
"By watching the action movie, Sarah felt like she was vicariously experiencing the thrill and adventure of the hero."
2. Social media allows us to live vicariously through influencers
"We love following fashion bloggers and photographers on social media, it's like living vicariously through their lives and adventures."
3. The first love story inspired a million other love stories vicariously
"The romance novel was met with great acclaim, and many readers lived vicariously through the passionate and dramatic love story of the two main characters."
4. Ex-military personnel often experience PTSD and struggle vicariously
"Many people struggle with PTSD even after the battle has ended, and they may live vicariously through others to avoid confronting their own trauma."
5. Video gamers like to play action games vicariously
"Playing video games like call of duty is a great way to live vicariously and to get our adrenaline fix, as if we are in a real-life situation."
"Vicariously" Similar Words
Vicarage
A vicarage is the official residence of a vicar, a priest or clergy member who serves as the head of a parish in the Church of England, or other similar Christian denominations. It is typically a large house or mansion provided free or at a reduced rent by the parish or its church for the vicar to live in, often with outbuildings and gardens.
Vicarello
Vicarial
Vicarian
Vicariance
Vicariant
Vicariate
Vicarious
Vicars
Vicarship
Vicary
Vice-chancellor
The person in charge of the administrative management of a university or other institution of higher education, ranking below the principal or chancellor but usually above the registrar.
Vice-gerent
A person who assumes another's position of responsibility temporarily, especially the governor of a country or state.
Vice-minister
Vice-president