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

The on-theme orange bag, which became a superstitious game day must-have for Woods, is known as the Tux Clutch Mini in Summer Citrus. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 June 2026

Shaffelburg might be the most superstitious member of the Canadian squad. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 12 June 2026

In addition to becoming the first and only team in MLB history to come back from a 3-0 deficit and win, the Red Sox also made history by finally ending their superstitious Curse of the Bambino after 86 years. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Something Very Bad is a very superstitious show, so hopefully Ted Levine is your good luck charm this awards season. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026

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

Rhymes for superstitious

• supposititious
• adventitious
• cementitious
• expeditious
• inauspicious
• injudicious
• meretricious
• repetitious
• surreptitious
• unambitious
• unpropitious
• unsuspicious

Kids Definition

superstitious

adjective

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

: of, relating to, or influenced by superstition

superstitiously adverb