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.
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
In honor of the superstitious holiday, several businesses, including tattoo shops, offer special deals and discounts.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2026
How about Florida’s luckiest store on that superstitious day?
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
The superstitious Carney would not travel to watch the Aztecs.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for superstitious
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“Superstitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superstitious. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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superstitious
adjective
su·per·sti·tious
ˌsü-pər-ˈstish-əs
: of, relating to, or influenced by superstition
superstitiously
adverb
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