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vicarious

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Experienced through another person's actions or experiences.

Reading expedition journals gave her a vicarious sense of adventure.

Dictionary practice example.

A reader feels vicarious embarrassment through the messenger's faltering attempt to explain the discovery at a crowded dinner.