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BNC: 14759 COCA: 14286

superstitious

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superstitious /ˌsuːpɚˈstɪʃəs/ adjective
superstitious
/ˌsuːpɚˈstɪʃəs/
adjective
Learner's definition of SUPERSTITIOUS
[more superstitious; most superstitious]
: of, relating to, or influenced by superstition迷信的

— superstitiously

adverb
BNC: 14759 COCA: 14286

superstitious

adjective

su·​per·​sti·​tious ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shəs How to pronounce superstitious (audio)
: of, relating to, or swayed by superstition
a superstitious ritual
superstitiously adverb

Example Sentences

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of superstitious was in the 15th century
BNC: 14759 COCA: 14286

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