Vicariously (Adverb)
Meaning
Indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute; "she enjoyed the wedding vicariously".
Examples
- She enjoyed the wedding vicariously, watching as her niece exchanged her vows with the love of her life.
- His mother lived vicariously through her children's travels, marveling at their exotic adventures from afar.
- The writer imagined the rich experiences of her characters and thus felt fulfilled vicariously.
- As his favorite football team took home the championship title, John felt like he won vicariously.
- Her parents were reliving their own college years vicariously through her university experiences and accomplishments.