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The definition of superstitious is believing in beliefs that do not have grounds in logic and reason in the physical world.

(adjective)

An example of a superstitious person is someone who believes that black cats and the number 13 are unlucky.

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See superstitious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, characterized by, or resulting from superstition
having superstitions

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superstitiously adverb
superstitiousness noun

See superstitious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Inclined to believe in superstition.
Of, characterized by, or proceeding from superstition.

Related Forms:

suˌper·stiˈtious·ly adverb

suˌper·stiˈtious·ness noun

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