superstitious — having or showing a belief in superstitions
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a belief in superstitions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so superstitious that she won't let anyone open an umbrella indoors.
- He's superstitious about the number 13 but ironically lives on the 13th floor.
- The superstitious athlete wore the same lucky socks for every game.
superstitious
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/]
having or showing a belief in superstitions
He avoids black cats and cracked mirrors because he is deeply superstitious.
Ambitious dreams meet suspicious schemes!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'superstitiosus', derived from 'superstitio' meaning an irrational fear of the gods or excessive religious belief. The Latin root 'super-' (over/above) combined with 'stare' (to stand) originally referred to standing over or being left over, which came to mean lingering dread or excessive belief.
Breakdown
super- (over/above) + -stit- (stand, from Latin stare) + -ious (adjective suffix meaning characterized by) = superstitious
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is so superstitious that she won't let anyone open an umbrella indoors.”
“He's superstitious about the number 13 but ironically lives on the 13th floor.”
“The superstitious athlete wore the same lucky socks for every game.”
“She's so superstitious that she carries a rabbit's foot, a horseshoe, and a four-leaf clover everywhere.”
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