VICARIOUS
/vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/
9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of VICARIOUS
Delegated.
Experienced or gained by taking in another person’s experience, rather than through first-hand experience, such as through watching or reading.
"People experience vicarious pleasures through watching television."
On behalf of others.
"The concept of vicarious atonement, that one person can atone for the sins of another, is found in many religions."
Examples of VICARIOUS in a Sentence
- "People experience vicarious pleasures through watching television."
- "The concept of vicarious atonement, that one person can atone for the sins of another, is found in many religions."
Word Details
Is VICARIOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VICARIOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: VICARIOUS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for VICARIOUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | i | c | a | r | i | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VICARIOUS
100 words from the letters in VICARIOUS
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How to Use VICARIOUS in Word Games
VICARIOUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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