Superstitious

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒsupəˈstɪʃəs/
• US IPA: /ËŒsupɚˈstɪʃəs/
• Rhymes: -ɪʃəs

Origin

Old French superstitieux, from Latin superstitiosus, from superstitionem, accusative singular of superstitio.

Full definition of superstitious

Adjective

1. Susceptible to superstitions.
2. Arising from or having the character of superstitions.
3. (archaic) overexact; unnecessarily scrupulous

Synonyms

• freety