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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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 11 July 2025
Blame superstitious Romans Black History Month in other countries
Although started in the U.S., Black History Month has gone global.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This superstitious date, historically linked to everything from biblical betrayals to medieval massacres, has become a sacred day for tattoo and piercing parlors across the country.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Sonny is superstitious and temperamental and unpredictable.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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“Superstitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superstitious. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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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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