Meaning
Superstitious is an adjective that describes someone who believes in superstitions—irrational or supernatural beliefs that certain actions, objects, or events can bring good luck, bad luck, or influence the future.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Adjective
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Used to describe people, actions, or attitudes influenced by superstition.
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Typical structure:
- be superstitious about [something]
- superstitious belief/tradition/custom
Common Phrases
- superstitious belief
- superstitious ritual
- superstitious fear
- deeply superstitious
Collocations
- Noun + superstitious: people, belief, practice, fear
- Adverb + superstitious: deeply, strongly, very
- Verb + superstitious: remain, become, seem
Examples
- She is superstitious about walking under ladders.
- Many athletes are superstitious and wear the same socks for every game.
- He laughed at his grandmother’s superstitious beliefs about black cats.
- Some sailors are traditionally very superstitious.
- I’m not superstitious, but I still knock on wood for good luck.
- His superstitious nature made him avoid the number 13.
- They performed a superstitious ritual before starting the journey.
- People in ancient times were more superstitious than today.
Synonyms or Related
- irrational
- mythical
- credulous
- unfounded
Antonym
- rational
- logical
- scientific