How to Pronounce "vicariously"
word
vaɪˈkɛɹiəsɫi
vy-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee
vɪkˈeəɹɪəsli
vi-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee
Definition
In a way that is experienced through the feelings, actions, or experiences of another person instead of doing it yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
vaɪˈkɛɹiəsɫi
British English
vɪkˈeəɹɪəsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vy-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee
UK
vi-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee
Listen in Context
She lived vicariously through her son's adventures.
I watch travel shows to experience new places vicariously.
You can enjoy a story vicariously by reading about someone's life.
I admit, I live vicariously through my friends' Instagram posts.