superstitious

adjective su·per·sti·tious \-ˈsti-shəs\

: of, relating to, or influenced by superstition

Full Definition of SUPERSTITIOUS

: of, relating to, or swayed by superstition <a superstitious ritual>

— su·per·sti·tious·ly adverb

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Middle English supersticious, from Anglo-French supersticius, from Latin superstitiosus, from superstitio

First Known Use: 14th century

SUPERSTITIOUSLY Defined for Kids

adjective su·per·sti·tious \ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shəs\

: showing or influenced by superstition

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