Vicarious Definition & Meaning
vicarious
- adjective
- experienced at secondhand; "read about mountain climbing and felt vicarious excitement"
- occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function; "vicarious menstruation"
- suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another; "vicarious atonement"
"Vicarious" in song lyrics
See how vicarious is used in real songs:
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"snipe your alias, if your life is vicarious"
Virtuoso — Crematorium -
"tool vicarious"
AOL — AOL -
"sentence with vicarious"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with vicarious
Usage tips for "vicarious"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "vicarious" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for vicarious to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does vicarious mean?
- experienced at secondhand; "read about mountain climbing and felt vicarious excitement" occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function; "vicarious menstruation" suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another; "vicarious atonement"
- What part of speech is vicarious?
- Vicarious is an adjective.
- How many definitions does vicarious have?
- Vicarious has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).