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vicarious Synonyms

Another word for vicarious

Choosing another word for vicarious depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.

Usage Example

"Watching travel documentaries gave her a indirect thrill of exploring distant continents."

Strongest
indirect
secondhand
Strong
empathetic

• adjective (Context 2)

Acting or done for another; delegated or substituted, especially regarding legal responsibility.

Usage Example

"The corporation was held subject to surrogate liability for the negligence of its delivery driver."

Strong
surrogate
delegated
substitute
deputed
proxy

Opposites of vicarious

The opposite of vicarious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

firsthand
direct
personal
immediate
See all opposites of vicarious

• Nearby Words

viburnum
vicar
vicarage
vicarious
vicariously
vice
viceregal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vicarious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vicarious
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