vicarious vahy-KAIR-ee-uhs adjective WS #42

experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person; acting or serving as a substitute; performed or suffered by one person as a substitute for another

1. The vicarious thrill of watching extreme sports on television satisfied his need for adventure without the risk.
2. Parents often experience vicarious pride when their children succeed in areas they themselves never mastered.
3. The vicarious responsibility of the supervisor meant she was held accountable for her team's mistakes and successes.
4. His vicarious enjoyment of travel documentaries helped him explore the world from his living room.
5. She lived vicariously through her daughter's athletic achievements, attending every game and competition.