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vicarious

/ˌvɪkˈɛəriəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does vicarious mean?

adjective

Experienced or felt through imagination or sympathy rather than directly; indirect. Acting or done on behalf of another.

Example

"She felt a vicarious thrill from watching the extreme sports video."

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