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superstitious

/ˌsuːpərˈstɪtʃəs/ adjective · British & US

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What does superstitious mean?

adjective

Having or showing a belief in superstitions; excessively credulous.

Example

"She was superstitious about breaking mirrors, fearing it would bring her bad luck."

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Words that share this root

superstition superstitiousness superstitionist superstitiousness

What's another word for superstitious?

credulous gullible suspicious paranoid credulous foolish

What's the opposite of superstitious?

skeptical rational uncredulous

Rhymes with superstitious

superstitious delicious hilarious ridiculous