adj
Uncommon
superstitious
soo-puh-STIH-shuhs
Superstitious (adj) means believing in superstitions, especially about luck or omens. Example: “My grandmother is superstitious about walking under ladders.”
adj
1
Believing in superstitions, especially about luck or omens.
"My grandmother is superstitious about walking under ladders."
"He's too superstitious to open an umbrella indoors."
How to use superstitious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTending to believe in luck, omens, or supernatural causes for ordinary events.
Common pairings
superstitious belief
superstitious ritual
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more superstitious
- Superlative
- most superstitious
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Etymology
From Old French superstitieux, from Latin superstitiosus.
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What does “superstitious” mean?
The word “superstitious” means believing in superstitions, especially about luck or omens. In plain terms, tending to believe in luck, omens, or supernatural causes for ordinary events.
How do you pronounce “superstitious”?
“Superstitious” is pronounced soo-puh-STIH-shuhs (/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “superstitious” in a sentence?
Here is “superstitious” used in a sentence: “My grandmother is superstitious about walking under ladders.”
What is another word for “superstitious”?
Words with a similar meaning to “superstitious” include freety.
What part of speech is “superstitious”?
“Superstitious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “superstitious” come from?
The word “superstitious” comes from Latin. From Old French superstitieux, from Latin superstitiosus.
Is “superstitious” a common word?
“Superstitious” is an uncommon word in modern English.
