felt or experienced by watching or reading about somebody else doing something, rather than by doing it yourself (Oxford)
experienced as a result of watching, listening to, or reading about the activities of other people, rather than by doing the activities yourself (Cambridge)
He got a vicarious thrill out of watching his son score the winning goal. (Oxford)
She took a vicarious pleasure in her friend's achievements.
vicarious thrill
a vicarious pleasure
Indirect
Imagined
Primary
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Vicariously