vicarious (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/
Definition
Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.
Examples
She took vicarious pleasure in her son's success on the soccer field.
Many people live vicarious lives through the glamorous posts they see on social media.
He found a vicarious thrill in reading adventure novels about mountain climbers.
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