superstitious

adjective

su·​per·​sti·​tious ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shəs 

: of, relating to, or swayed by superstition

a superstitious ritual

superstitiously adverb

Examples of superstitious in a Sentence

He's very superstitious and won't pitch without his lucky mitt.

Recent Examples on the Web

And some superstitious sports enthusiasts say Swift is a good luck charm for the Chiefs' winning streak. —Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025

Social scientists are learning more about the psychology behind superstitious behavior. —Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024

Hutter also witnesses a superstitious ritual during the night, getting his first taste of the haziness between wakefulness and dreams that will take hold of him at the castle. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024

The husband regards them as a bunch of superstitious hens. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

superstitious

adjective

su·​per·​sti·​tious ˌsü-pər-ˈstish-əs 

: of, relating to, or influenced by superstition

superstitiously adverb